Bill > HB2078

This bill introduces new regulations for school district compensation distribution, focusing on how much money should be spent on teachers versus administrative staff. The bill defines key terms like "administrative staff" (which includes roles such as superintendent, principal, director, and coordinator) and "teacher" (a certified educator employed to teach students from preschool through 12th grade). Starting in the 2027-28 school year, the bill mandates that at least 88% of a school district's total compensation must be spent on teacher salaries, with this percentage increasing by at least one percentage point each subsequent year until it reaches 95% by the 2028-29 school year. Total compensation is calculated using all salary, wages, and fringe benefits, but excludes additional monetary compensation for extra activities like coaching or advising. The goal appears to be ensuring that a significantly larger proportion of school district funds are directed towards classroom educators' compensation, potentially reducing administrative overhead costs.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2078&year=2026&code=R