Should Taxes Pay for Religious Schools? Why Church and State Should Stay Separate
In Missouri, we believe in something called the separation of church and state. That means the government doesn’t tell people what to believe — and it doesn’t use public[…]
Missouri’s Schools Need More Support, Not Less
Imagine trying to run a school with not enough money for books, teachers, or even working air conditioning. That’s what many public schools in Missouri are facing right now.[…]
Every Dollar for Our Schools: Why Public Money Should Stay in Public Schools
Did you know that some of the money that would go to your local public school is now going to private schools? That’s right. In Missouri, a program called[…]
Legislative Overload in Missouri Education
The graphic Legislative Overload in Public Education provides a sampling of legislation passed by lawmakers the impacts schools directly or indirectly. The is not a comprehensive list. New legislation[…]
School Tax Levy Components
In the Missouri school finance system, the total tax rate is primarily divided into two main components: the operating levy and the debt service levy. School Operation Levy The[…]
What Do Missouri Public Schools Spend Money On?
Once school districts receive money from local, state and federal sources they must spend it on the people, tools, and facilities necessary to educate children. While every district is[…]
The School Tax Levy: An Overview
Schools districts in Missouri get money from two different types of taxes, or levies. Think of them like two separate banks that must be used for different things. […]
How Are Missouri Public Schools Paid For?
Public schools need money to pay teachers, keep the lights on, and buy supplies. In Missouri, this money comes from three main places: Local, State, and Federal sources.