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SB 1751

SB 1751 - Elementary and Secondary Education . Governor Senate GR $ 4,849,076,843 $ 5,064,544,779 FEDERAL 1,498,102,242 1,498,102,242 OTHER 2,210,368,475 2,210,368,475 . ______________ ______________ TOTAL $ 8,557,547,560 $ 8,773,015,496 . House Final GR FEDERAL OTHER . ______________ ______________ TOTAL ADAM KOENIGSFELD

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lincoln Hough

SB 1751 allocates state funds to Missouri's K-12 schools, directly determining teacher salaries, classroom resources, and student support programs across the state's education s...

Second Read and Referred S Appropriations Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1751

Legislative bill overview

SB 1751 is a budget appropriations bill for Missouri's elementary and secondary education system. The bill allocates state funds to the State Board of Education and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), covering operational expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions across various education divisions and programs. The bill is currently in its first reading stage.

Why is this important

Education appropriations bills are critical because they directly determine funding levels for K-12 schools across the state. These allocations affect teacher salaries, classroom resources, special education services, transportation, facilities, and numerous student support programs. The budget appropriation process sets fiscal priorities and can significantly impact educational quality and access statewide.

Potential points of contention

Without access to the specific dollar amounts and funding breakdowns in the bill, likely contentious areas include:

  • Overall funding levels relative to previous years and inflation
  • Distribution formulas between urban and rural districts
  • Special education and at-risk student program funding
  • Teacher compensation and retention initiatives
  • Categorical vs. unrestricted funding allocations
  • Support for charter schools or other educational alternatives
  • Administrative overhead costs versus classroom spending
  • Federal funding coordination and state matching requirements

The specific language allocating funds to particular divisions, programs, or initiatives will likely generate debate depending on which areas receive increases or decreases relative to stakeholder expectations and district needs.

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

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