Missouri Senate rejects increase to school funding despite shortfall in state payments

By: Rudi Keller

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 1,773

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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Overly optimistic predictions for revenue from the lottery and casino taxes will cost Missouri school districts $245 per pupil before the fiscal year ends in June. And state lawmakers are now building next year’s budget around other funding sources that may prove just as uncertain.

The Missouri Senate on Wednesday approved a spending plan for K-12 education that dips into money set aside for renovations on the state Capitol Building. During debate, state Sen. Rusty …

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