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SB 1805

SB 1805 - Under this act, certain school districts shall no longer receive hold-harmless state aid payments or Small Schools Grant payments. Additionally, certain school districts shall have their foundation formula payments calculated using a new definition of the term "local effort" that is based on 2024 property values and local revenue from fiscal year 2025, rather than the 2004 property values and fiscal year 2005 revenue as provided under current law. The following school districts shall not receive hold-harmless state aid payments or Small Schools Grant payments: Northwestern, Keytesville, Blackwater, Cooper County, Otterville, Pilot Grove, and Higbee. (Subsection 1) The following school districts shall receive foundation formula payments calculated using a definition of the term "local effort" based on 2024 property values and fiscal year 2025 local revenue receipts, as provided in the act: Prairie Home, Brunswick, New Franklin, and Glasgow. Additionally, these school districts shall not receive state aid under hold harmless adjustments or the Small Schools Grant. (Subsection 2) The following school districts shall receive foundation formula payments calculated using a definition of the term "local effort" based on 2024 property values and fiscal year 2025 local revenue receipts, as provided in the act: Salisbury, Boonville, Fayette, and Westran. None of these school districts shall receive state aid under hold harmless adjustments. (Subsection 3) This act is identical to SB 1736 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Patty Lewis

Missouri bill modifies state education aid calculations for select school districts, potentially affecting per-pupil funding levels and property tax reliance statewide.

Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1805

Legislative bill overview

SB 1805 modifies how the state calculates and distributes aid to certain Missouri school districts, though the specific formula changes are not detailed in the limited information available. The bill has just been introduced and is in early legislative stages.

Why is this important

School funding formulas directly affect educational resources, teacher salaries, and program availability in affected districts. Changes to state aid calculations can significantly shift financial burdens between state government and local property tax-dependent districts.

Potential points of contention

  • Distribution equity concerns: Without knowing the specific modifications, it's unclear whether changes would benefit lower-income districts or concentrate aid differently, affecting equity across the state
  • Local tax implications: Alterations to state aid formulas often shift funding responsibility to local property taxes, impacting districts with lower tax bases differently
  • Affected district scope: The phrase "certain school districts" suggests selective changes, raising questions about which districts benefit and the rationale for exclusions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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