Bill > HB98

This bill modifies provisions governing calculations for state aid to public schools by updating several key definitions and formulas used in school funding. The bill revises how weighted average daily attendance and weighted membership are calculated, specifically changing the multipliers for free and reduced price lunch pupil count (from 0.25 to 0.3), special education pupil count (unchanged at 0.75), and limited English proficiency pupil count (from 0.6 to 0.65). The legislation also introduces a gradual transition method for calculating weighted average daily attendance over fiscal years 2026-2030, where the calculation will progressively shift from using the current average daily attendance method to incorporating weighted membership. Additionally, the bill updates some technical references, such as changing a reference to a specific public law number for the No Child Left Behind Act. These changes aim to refine how school districts are funded by more accurately accounting for student populations with additional educational needs, such as students from low-income backgrounds, students with special education requirements, and students with limited English proficiency.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB98&year=2025&code=R