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

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

Click here to review the complete 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 complete list of the Task Force members.

Resources