MNEA News
LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS FOR SPRING BREAK The House and Senate adjourned on March 10 for a one-week spring break and will reconvene on March 21. When the legislature returns, there will be eight-session...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days continued March 2, when members from Governance Districts 1, 7 & 8 are scheduled to come to the Capitol. Capitol Action...
Notes from Feb. 8, 2022 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education-Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Board hears Riverview Gardens quarterly report Acting Superintendent...
LEGISLATURE COMPLETES ACTION ON SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET BILL The House agreed to the Senate position on SS/SCS/HCS/HB 3014 (Smith), the supplemental budget bill, on February 24. The bill is finally passed...
LEGISLATURE CANCELS SESSION DUE TO WINTER STORM, WILL RETURN AFTER PRESIDENTS' DAY The House and Senate canceled hearings and session on February 17 to allow legislators to leave and go home prior to...
CAPITOL ACTION DAYS BEGIN! Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol Action Days began on February 9th, when members from...
Kansas City Public School District regains full accreditation The board voted to classify KCPS as fully accredited. DESE staff outlined the district’s growth in academics, leadership stability, and...
Teachers play a crucial role in supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ students, ensuring they can learn and explore in a safe classroom space. In our current divisive and challenging climate, many...
In most states, the American Rescue Plan funds were distributed in the fall to address COVID-19 challenges throughout this school year. In early August, our local school districts submitted their ARP plans to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. However, because the Missouri legislature has not appropriated ARP funds, they still have not seen the money to fund those plans.
LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS FOR THE WEEK TO AVOID WINTER STORM The House and Senate both adjourned on February 1 until Monday, February 7 and canceled the remaining committee hearings for the week in order...
HOUSE-ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION The committee heard four bills on January 25: HB 1585 (Murphy) requires public schools to teach students the responsible use of social media. HB 1903...
School advocates, legal experts push back against Missouri AG's attempt to sue schools over mask mandates ST. CHARLES COUNTY (KMOV.com) – School district advocates and local attorneys are calling...
STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS Governor Mike Parson delivered the State of the State Address to a joint session of the House and Senate in the House Chamber on January 19. The State of the State address...
By Otto Fajen , MNEA legislative director Trustees present: Jason Steliga, Chair; Dr. Kyle Collins; Sharon Kissinger; Beth Knes, Vice-Chair; Dr. Melinda Moss, and Dr. D. Eric Park BUDGET AND AUDIT...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director HONESTY IN EDUCATION The House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee met on January 11 and heard bills reflecting issues about school boards and...
MNEA Legislative Director Otto Fajen summarizes floor debate and the latest information on the action in the Missouri legislature relating to MNEA's Resolutions and other bills of particular interest...
Workers’ compensation protections are some of the most important laws for helping people who are injured or have contracted an occupational illness at work. If an injury or illness is covered by...
For one low annual fee of $200 (valued at $2,900), Missouri NEA members may take one course each term (fall, spring, and summer) to complete up to three graduate courses in 12 months. Or you may take...
The 2022 Missouri legislative session began Jan. 5. Are you ready for the action? Sign up to attend Capitol Action Days Capitol Action Days are part of MNEA’s comprehensive Government Relations plan...
The Missouri State Board of Education met Dec. 7, 2021. MNEA Vice Pres. Rebeka McIntosh and MNEA Teaching & Learning Director Ann Jarrett attend the meetings. At the last meeting, the SBOE discussed...