It’s time to fix Missouri’s charter school funding system

By: Collin Hitt, David Griffith

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: September 10, 2026

Words: 511

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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The title of this column may give some readers a sense of déjà vu.

After all, it was only a few years ago that Missouri legislators tried to close the longstanding funding gap between the state’s charter and traditional public schools by passing House Bill 1552, which boosted funding for charters by nearly $4,000 per pupil.

That was a big win for charters – public schools that are run by non-profits rather …

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