Missouri Schools Seek $300M Amid Budget Crunch | Jefferson City News

Missouri schools are set to demand $300 million more next year — even as the state braces for a $500 million revenue shortfall. New law changes have spiked school funding costs by $110 million, adding to an unfunded $190 million from last year. Key drivers include counting students by both attendance and enrollment (adding $40M annually) and a new incentive for five-day school weeks, which will grow to 2% by 2028. With lawmakers restricting requests to “mandatory” items, initiatives like grants for struggling schools or awards programs may be cut. The board also seeks funds for student transportation and a new grading system — all while racing against tight deadlines. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bd3fcb34b37a14ed