Missouri lawmakers want higher ed funding to follow the student. It’s not that simple

By: Ashley Burle

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: March 24, 2026

Words: 957

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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A simple idea is gaining traction in Jefferson City: fund colleges based on how many students they enroll, and let the money follow the student.

It sounds fair. It sounds efficient. And it is more complicated than it appears.

Missouri lawmakers are right to revisit how the state funds higher education. The current approach lacks transparency, and over time it has produced inconsistencies that are difficult to justify. Enrollment patterns have shifted, …

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