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Missouri Legislature passes tax credits to fund private school scholarships
A contentious Missouri school choice bill is on its way to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk.
The state Legislature has passed a proposal that would let donors provide scholarships to students to attend a private Missouri K-12 school. In return, they would get state tax credits. The measure would also allow parents to use the scholarships for things like tutoring, school supplies, books, and other educational expenses.
Rep. Phil Christofanelli (Photo courtesy of Tim Bommel, House Communications)
For years, the school choice community has been trying to get similar legislation across the finish line in Missouri. The topic has been a major point of contention between school choice advocates and public school supporters. The educational challenges the pandemic has caused gave several state lawmakers extra ammunition to push the bill through both chambers this session.
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By Tessa Weinberg & Columbia Missourian
• Feb 15, 2021
It’s been nearly three months since Rep. Brenda Shields was diagnosed with COVID-19, but her lung issues still persist.
Shields said she feels her condition improving every day, but she still has difficulty breathing especially when she exerts even a small amount of energy.
Lawmakers are concerned the pandemic will add to the more than 1 million Missourians with preexisting conditions, making it more difficult for them to obtain health insurance if a GOP-led effort to overturn the Affordable Care Act prevails before the U.S. Supreme Court.
In preparation for that possibility, Republican lawmakers have filed a trio of bills that would give voters the opportunity to amend the state constitution to add protections for children and adults with preexisting conditions.
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By Tessa Weinberg
The Missouri Independent
It’s been nearly three months since Rep. Brenda Shields was diagnosed with COVID-19, but her lung issues still persist.
Shields said she feels her condition improving every day, but she still has difficulty breathing especially when she exerts even a small amount of energy.
Lawmakers are concerned the pandemic will add to the more than 1 million Missourians with pre-existing conditions, making it more difficult for them to obtain health insurance if a GOP-led effort to overturn the Affordable Care Act is successful before the U.S. Supreme Court.