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According to the Missouri National Education Association, a teachers’ union, the state ranks 50th in average starting teacher pay and 47th in average teacher pay. Lewis’s bill seeks to raise ...
Temporary Sales Tax Increase for Transportation Amendment. Would impose a 0.75% sales and use tax increase for a maximum of ten years to fund transportation projects. Failed [3] 408,288 (40.82%) 591,932 (59.18%) Amendment 8 Veterans Lottery Ticket Amendment. Would allow the creation of a new lottery ticket to specifically fund veterans' programs.
The Missouri House heard Sen. Andrew Koenig's omnibus education bill. Parents and education advocates raised concerns about funding and curriculum.
Researchers have supported a variety of school choice initiatives, [20] including education savings accounts, [21] support for charter schools, [22] and greater flexibility in merit pay for high performing teachers. [23] Researchers also introduced a "Missouri Parents' Bill of Rights," with a focus on curricular and spending transparency. [24]
The debate on the initiative petition bills began Monday afternoon in the state Senate, with bill sponsor Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman introducing a few changes to the legislation seeking to change ...
The creation of the State Affordable Housing Fund, which would use one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of state income tax revenue to fund affordable housing programs, including: Provide grants to local governments and loans to nonprofit organizations to buy and maintain land to develop affordable housing .
The bill still includes the creation of a training program “prepare teachers to teach the principles of American civics and patriotism.” Teachers who participate will receive $3,000.
Jason Bean is an American politician and farmer serving as a member of the Missouri Senate from the 25th district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 5, 2021. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 5, 2021.