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This bill adds provisions for counting gifted education pupils for the purpose of funding schools through the foundation formula. Specifically, the bill modifies several sections of Missouri state law to introduce a new definition of "gifted education pupil count" in the school funding calculations. Starting July 1, 2026, school districts will be able to include the number of pupils who qualify as gifted (as defined in section 162.675) and who are enrolled in a state-approved gifted education program in their weighted average daily attendance and weighted membership calculations. This means that districts with gifted education programs will receive additional funding based on the number of gifted students they serve. The bill makes technical changes to various sections of law, including adjusting numbering and cross-references to accommodate the new definition. These changes are part of a broader effort to refine the state's school funding formula by recognizing and supporting specialized educational programs like gifted education.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1473&year=2025&code=R