Missouri 2025 ALigned Legislative Priorities

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Early Care and Education

Champion the establishment of a cost-sharing to improve access to quality childcare
Align Childcare Subsidy Payments to Enrollment, not Attendance
Protect the appropriations for Pre-K programs secured in 2024
Support the creation of a childcare provider and employer-based tax credits

Open Enrollment and College Access

Research legislation and policies to increase access to Dual Credit & Dual Enrollment programs
Support legislation to establish an open enrollment policy to allow students to attend schools outside their local or assigned district with transportation provisions

School Finance Reform

Convene stakeholders to explore options to modify the formula to address system inequities

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