Despite passing both chambers last week, a program establishing a new education savings account (ESA) program may see further changes.
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With session coming to a close, legislators from both sides of the aisle and chambers recapped the biggest issues of the last few months.
Rep. Marlene Terry ran to represent HD 66 with a long-time passion for education and her community at the forefront of her mind.
Rep. Richard West found himself in a unique position this year — serving his first term as a state representative and his fourth as mayor of New Melle simultaneously.
Both chambers of the Missouri legislature gave final approval to the more than $34 billion budget Friday afternoon.
A bill establishing an education savings account (ESA) program in Missouri quickly passed the Senate Thursday.
A licensure bill covering occupational therapists, pharmacists, and other professions was sent for fiscal review Thursday.
"After all, we can’t educate our students if we can’t get them to school."
All eyes are on the budget as session nears its end, with the upper chamber set to consider more than $34 billion in appropriations this week.
Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick announced that MOST, Missouri’s 529 Education Plan, has reached more than $4 billion in assets under management.