Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force (Executive Order 25-14)


Per Executive Order 25-14, the Task Force shall submit a final report to the Governor by December 1, 2026, detailing recommendations for potential state funding models for K-12 public and charter schools. The report should include up to three alternative recommendations or components of the recommended model, as well as a summary of feedback garnered through the work of the Task Force from stakeholders.

The Task Force shall develop recommended changes to modernize the state funding structure for K-12 education. The recommended funding model should consider the following principles:

  • Equality of opportunity for all students, regardless of geographic location, socioeconomic status, or other factors that cause disparate opportunities.
  • Sustainability, based on realistic state and local revenue forecasts, including bounds for realistic changes in funding on an annual basis.
  • Incentives are based on performance of schools and educational outcomes.
  • Adequate funding to sustain school operations and address reasonable educational costs.
  • Includes support for non-traditional public-school options (e.g., charter schools, virtual learning, etc.).
  • Maintaining local flexibility to utilize funds to best meet student needs.

Please direct any questions regarding the Task Force to: FundingTaskForce@dese.mo.gov

Meeting Timeline
Date & Time LocationResources
June 2, 2025
1:00-3:00pm		Harry S. Truman State Office Building, Room 490/492,
301 West High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101		6/2 Meeting Notice
6/2 Agenda
6/2 Meeting Slides
June 23, 2025
1:00-3:00pm		Harry S. Truman State Office Building, Room 493/494, 
301 West High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101		6/23 Meeting Notice
6/23 Agenda
6/23 Meeting Slides
August 13, 2025
10:00am

Stauffacher Center for the Fine Arts Building
State Fair Community College 
3201 W. 16th Street, Sedalia, MO 65301

 

8/13 Meeting Notice
8/13 Meeting Agenda
8/13 Meeting Slides
8/13 Meeting Recording
September 9, 2025
3:00pm		Special Olympics Missouri Office, 305 Special Olympics Drive Jefferson City, MO 650519/9 Meeting Notice 
9/9 Meeting Agenda 
9/9 Meeting Slides
9/9 Meeting Recording

The Task Force shall dissolve upon submission of its final report unless extended by subsequent executive action.

Click here to review the Task Force activity timeline. 

Task Force Members 

Per Executive Order 25-14, the Task Force shall consist of the following members:

  • Two senators from the Missouri Senate, appointed by the President Pro Tem of the Senate;
  • Two representatives from the Missouri House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House;
  • A member of the State Board of Education, appointed by the State Board of Education;
  • A superintendent from a large urban school district in Missouri, appointed by the Governor;
  • A superintendent from a small rural school district in Missouri, appointed by the Governor;
  • A teacher from a school in Missouri, appointed by the Governor;
  • A representative of charter schools in Missouri, appointed by the Governor;
  • A representative from a non-profit organization that works on expanding school choice in Missouri, appointed by the Governor;
  • A representative of the business community, appointed by the Governor;
  • A representative of the agriculture industry, appointed by the Governor; and
  • Other members as appointed by the Governor.

Click here to see a list of the Task Force members.

Click here to see an additional Task Force appointment.

Resources 
Working Group Information 

The Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force will hold public Working Group Meetings via video conference at the date and times listed below. The public may access the meetings online. View the information being presented and hear the discussion audio here.

Working Group Virtual Meeting Schedule

Funding Targets
MeetingFunding TargetsResources
#1Tuesday, Sept. 23
10:30 AM		Funding Targets 9/23 Agenda
Funding Targets 9/23 Meeting Slides
Funding Targets 9/23 Recorded Meeting
#2Tuesday, Oct. 7
10:30 AM		Funding Targets 10/7 Agenda
Funding Targets 10/7 Meeting Slides
Funding Targets 10/7 Recorded Meeting
#3Monday, Oct. 20
10:30 AM		Funding Targets 10/20 Agenda
Funding Targets 10/20 Meeting Slides
Funding Targets 10/20 Recorded Meeting
#4Monday, Nov. 17
10:30 AM		Funding Targets 11/17 Agenda
Funding Targets 11/17 Meeting Slides
Funding Targets 11/17 Recorded Meeting
#5Tuesday, Dec. 2
10:30 AM		Funding Targets 12/2 Agenda
Funding Targets 12/2 Meeting Slides
Funding Targets 12/2 Recorded Meeting
#6Tuesday, Dec. 16
10:30 AM		 
Student Counts
MeetingStudent CountsResources
#1Tuesday, Sept. 23
1:00 PM		Student Counts 9/23 Agenda
Student Counts 9/23 Meeting Slides
Student Counts 9/23 Recorded Meeting
#2Tuesday, Oct. 7
1:00 PM		Student Counts 10/7 Agenda
Student Counts 10/7 Meeting Slides
Student Counts 10/7 Recorded Meeting
#3Monday, Oct. 20
1:00 PM		Student Counts 10/20 Agenda
Student Counts 10/20 Meeting Slides
Student Counts 10/20 Recorded Meeting
#4Monday, Nov. 17
1:00 PM		Student Counts 11/17 Agenda
Student Counts 11/17 Meeting Slides
Student Counts 11/17 Recorded Meeting
#5Tuesday, Dec. 2
1:00 PM		Student Counts 12/2 Agenda
Student Counts 12/2 Meeting Slides
Student Counts 12/2 Recorded Meeting
#6Tuesday, Dec. 16
1:00 PM		 

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Local Effort Factors
MeetingLocal Effort FactorsResources
#1Wednesday, Sept. 17
10:30 AM		Local Efforts 9/17 Agenda
Local Effort 9/17 Meeting Slides
Local Effort 9/17 Recorded Meeting
#2Wednesday, Oct. 1
10:30 AM		Local Effort 10/1 Agenda
Local Efforts 10/1 Meeting Slides
Local Efforts 10/1 Recorded Meeting
#3Wednesday, Oct. 15
10:30 AM		Local Effort 10/15 Agenda
Local Efforts 10/15 Meeting Slides
Local Efforts 10/15 Recorded Meeting
#4Wednesday, Nov. 19
10:30 AM		Local Effort 11/19 Agenda
Local Efforts 11/19 Meeting Slides
Local Efforts 11/19 Recorded Meeting
#5Wednesday, Dec. 3
10:30 AM		Local Effort 12/3 Agenda
Local Efforts 12/3 Meeting Slides
Local Efforts 12/3 Recorded Meeting
#6Wednesday, Dec. 17
10:30 AM		 
Performance Incentives
MeetingPerformance IncentivesResources
#1Wednesday, Sept. 17
1:00 PM		Performance Incentives 9/17 Agenda
Performance Incentives 9/17 Meeting Slides
Performance Incentives 9/17 Recorded Meeting
#2Wednesday, Oct. 1
1:00 PM		Performance Incentives 10/1 Agenda
Performance Incentives 10/1 Meeting Slides
Performance Incentives 10/1 Recorded Meeting
#3Wednesday, Oct. 15
1:00 PM		Performance Incentives 10/15 Agenda
Performance Incentives 10/15 Meeting Slides
Performance Incentives 10/15 Recorded Meeting
#4Wednesday, Nov. 19
1:00 PM		Performance Incentives 11/19 Agenda
Performance Incentives 11/19 Meeting Slides
Performance Incentives 11/19 Recorded Meeting
#5Wednesday, Dec. 3
1:00 PM		Performance Incentives 12/3 Agenda
Performance Incentives 12/3 Meeting Slides
Performance Incentives 12/3 Recorded Meeting
#6Wednesday, Dec. 17
1:00 PM		 

Additional Resources