When will adequately funding Missouri public schools become a legislative priority?

By: Janice Ellis

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: September 29, 2026

Words: 990

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Even when Missouri lawmakers fund public schools in accordance with the state’s foundation formula, the level is still inadequate to meet the needs of schools across the state.

The practice of selling our public schools short has become the pattern — year after year, irrespective of the need.

This year the practice seems to be getting worse.

The state, in its current budget, did not provide funding at the level required …

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