MO SB1736

Beginning in school year 2026-27, seven specifically identified small school districts (defined by population ranges of encompassed cities and counties) would be completely eliminated from receiving state aid under sections 163.031 and 163.044

Four additional school districts would receive reduced state aid calculated using a modified "local effort" definition based on 2024 assessed property valuations and fiscal year 2025 revenue figures, rather than the standard formula

Four more school districts would have their state aid calculated using the modified "local effort" definition but would still be excluded from certain state aid provisions under subsection 2 of section 163.031

The modified "local effort" calculation freezes property valuations at calendar year 2024 levels and uses fiscal year 2025 revenue amounts for intangible taxes, fines, payments in lieu of taxes, and other funding sources

Districts are identified through highly specific population parameters for cities, villages, counties, and county seats they encompass, rather than being named directly