education funding

Columbia Public Schools sued the state to challenge the 2024 law passed by the legislature, claiming it is unconstitutional.

A parent-led coalition turning the income-tax repeal measure into a public education fight, warning that state aid is already falling short

A request from lawmakers to create a method for determining state funding of public universities while keeping funding flat creates challenge for state officials.

A task force rewriting how Missouri funds its schools faces an additional challenge of most counties assessing homes far below what they sell for

Proposed legislation would allow for out-of-district transfers, potentially helping charter schools and hurting rural ones.

State officials say providers can expect to receive delayed funds by Friday.

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said in a statement on Friday that the federal government had notified state officials that the funds would be paused until "detailed justification" was provided for pending child care payments.

The board’s legislative priorities appear to support legislation creating public-school open enrollment, but members are split on what the policy means

In the first month of direct state aid for Missouri’s K-12 scholarship program, 98% of funds went to religious institutions.

The shortened week is a solution for school districts that cannot afford higher compensation for their teachers.