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St. Joseph board approves resolution opposing House Bill 711 on open enrollment
Summary
The St. Joseph School Board voted to sign a resolution opposing House Bill 711, citing concerns the measure would shift local tax burden, spur recruitment arms races between districts, and increase segregation and costs for districts with high special-education needs.
The St. Joseph School District Board of Education voted 6-0 with one abstention to approve a resolution opposing House Bill 711, legislation that would expand open enrollment between public school districts in Missouri.
Superintendent Dr. Edgar presented the resolution and read talking points provided by the Cooperative School Districts of Greater Kansas City, saying the district opposes the bill because it “shifts the local effort tax…
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