The Missouri Senate finally perfected legislation establishing certain rights for victims of sexual assault after an earlier amendment stymied its progress in the upper chamber.
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As the state’s largest and most comprehensive university, the University of Missouri’s reach and impact extends far beyond its campus boundaries.
Gov. Mike Parson spoke to a rotunda full of Missouri school board members and staircase full of students at the Missouri School Board Association legislative day at the state Capitol.
"All public school students in St. Louis and Kansas City should be funded equitably based on their particular needs."
Amid the gridlock over redistricting, the Senate perfected the bill from Republican Sen. Lincoln Hough expanding the Fast Track Workforce Incentive program.
"You can bet that HB 1552 will receive the full support of legislators who believe in education reform and charter public schools, myself included."
"I firmly believe that parents want what is best for their children and, more importantly, know what’s best for their children."
"Online schools provide options to families that may not be available at their local public school."
The University of Missouri System has had a $6.5 billion economic impact on the state.
"At the end of the day, many of these controversies would be lessened if students and parents were more empowered to receive an education that fits their needs."