Missouri House passes $50.3B state operating budget that doesn't fully fund education
The Missouri House has passed a $50.3 billion state operating budget that doesn't fully fund education, with $4.2 billion allocated for K-12 public schools and $360 million for school transportation. The budget is $1.7 billion less than the governor's recommended budget and is expected to face changes in the Senate.
The Missouri House passed its version of the state operating budget. The $50.3 billion budget is $1.7 billion less than the governor's recommended budget. It includes $4.2 billion for K-12 public schools and $360 million for school transportation, but doesn't fully fund either. The budget restores $80 million in funding for disability care programs. Lawmakers passed the budget bills on Thursday, with changes expected in the Senate.
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