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Missouri senators flag $300 million potential shortfall in FY2026 education funding as budget deadline nears
Summary
Missouri senators working on the fiscal year 2026 state operating budget said the proposal could leave roughly $300,000,000 short under the Education Foundation funding formula. Committee members said restoring full foundation formula funding is a priority as the budget delivery deadline approaches.
The Missouri Senate is preparing the fiscal year 2026 state operating budget, and Senator Maggie Nirenburn of Kansas City, a member of the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee, said the proposal could be about $300,000,000 short in the Education Foundation funding formula.
Senator Rusty Black, vice chair of the Missouri Senate Appropriations…
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