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This issue of In The Know focuses on the final week of Missouri’s legislative session and the growing financial impact of state budget decisions on public schools. It explains how the legislature approved a state budget that does not fully fund the Foundation Formula, outlines concerns about the reliability of proposed replacement funding sources, and shares what that will mean for NKC Schools’ budget heading into next year.

The update also highlights projected revenue losses for the district, the district’s plan to prioritize cuts away from classrooms whenever possible, and ways community members can stay engaged with lawmakers during the final days of the session. Additional updates cover several education bills still under consideration, including proposals related to A-F school report cards, mandatory open enrollment, and early literacy requirements.

This issue of In the Know provides an update on the latest developments in Missouri’s legislative session, with a focus on the state budget and major policy proposals that could affect North Kansas City Schools. We break down the Missouri Senate’s version of the budget, including partial increases to school funding that still fall short of expectations, and explain what happens next as lawmakers work toward a final agreement.

We also highlight the approval of a proposed constitutional amendment to eliminate the state income tax, which will go before voters later this year, and outline what that could mean for long-term school funding. Additional updates cover several key education bills still under consideration, including proposals related to school accountability, open enrollment, and early literacy.

This issue of In the Know focuses on how public education is funded in Missouri and why that matters right now for North Kansas City Schools. We walk through where school funding comes from, how the state’s funding formula works, and what current revenue projections could mean for next year’s budget.

We also outline concerns tied to potential tax changes — including a move away from income tax — and how those shifts could affect long-term stability for school funding. Additional updates cover several education-related bills under consideration this spring, including proposals related to school accountability, student enrollment, and early literacy.