MNEA News
CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days continued April 13, when MNEA-R members came to the Capitol. Capitol Action Days take place on most Wednesdays during session, beginning in February. Members...
CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days continued April 6, when MNEA members came to the Capitol. Capitol Action Days take place on most Wednesdays during session, beginning in February. Members...
Exciting news! The official announcement came from The White House and Department of Education today/ The Biden administration is extending the pause on federal student loan payments and interest to...
Missouri Advisory Council of Certification for Educators , established within the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is composed of 25 members to be appointed by the State Board...
By Otto Fajen , MNEA legislative director Trustees present: Jason Steliga, Chair; Dr. Kyle Collins; Beth Knes, Vice-Chair; and Dr. D. Eric Park Trustees absent: Sharon Kissinger; Dr. Melinda Moss...
ACTION STALLED ON CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING MAP Conservative caucus Senators filibustered on March 30 and indicated their intent to block action on a motion to go to conference on HB 2117 (Shaul)...
Download the My Deals mobile app. Every Missouri NEA member who downloads and registers the “My Deals” app from April 1-30 will be entered in a drawing for the chance to win either two season passes...
CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING BILL The Senate Education Committee heard HCS/HB 1552 (Richey) on March 22. The bill would revise the law specifying payments to charter schools and shift more local school...
Notes from March 8, 2022 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Find archived reports at www.mnea.org/stateboard . Board approves...
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...