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Jack Gramenz

Frozen school funds 'tally of lost learning': minister

NSW school principals had put aside $395 million in unspent funding, amid a teacher shortage. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's largest public-school system has received "record funding" but will push for more money after principals were told hundreds of millions worth of accumulated funds could no longer be spent.

NSW Education Minister Prue Car told a budget estimates hearing on Tuesday decisions were made to ensure money went towards teaching and learning, rather than sitting unspent, accumulating for bigger projects.

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