Missouri House discusses more funding for HBCUs
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The Missouri House is considering a bill to provide more funding for the state's historically Black colleges and universities. The bill would create a fund to support Lincoln University and Harris-Stowe State University, which have faced underfunding in the past.
A bill to increase funding for Missouri's historically Black colleges and universities was discussed in the state House. The bill would create a fund using 1% of the state's excursion gambling proceeds and 1% of the Classroom Trust Fund. This would provide approximately $6.6 million to support Lincoln University and Harris-Stowe State University. The bill aims to address longstanding underfunding of these institutions. Lincoln University has seen significant growth in recent years, with a 12.1% increase in student population over the last five years. The university's president testified that additional funding is crucial to support the school's continued growth and expansion.
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