Missouri education bills swell as lawmakers race toward session deadline

Missouri lawmakers are racing to pass education bills with under three weeks remaining in the legislative session. Senate Education Committee Chairman Rick Brattin has proposed requiring public schools to publish clear financial reports on their website. The bill was added to five separate education bills, which received bipartisan support in the House but now face opposition from Democrats. The amendments have sparked debate on education priorities, including a bill to limit screen time and increased oversight of the state's private school voucher program, MOScholars. Lawmakers are also considering other proposals, such as giving letter grades to public schools. The education bills have expanded to include various measures, following a trend from last year's 142-page education bill.