"The General Assembly has a duty to ensure that taxpayer dollars are distributed fairly, transparently, and in a way that reflects where students are actually choosing to attend school."
"The single best indicator for determining where taxpayer dollars should go is to use enrollment data to view where students are choosing to pursue their college education."
"Funding institutions varies wildly because these allocations are primarily based on the amounts institutions have historically received for decades, augmented by their political advocacy over the years."
The Missouri Senate is considering a fiscal year 2027 spending bill that would restructure funding for public higher education, raising concerns among college leaders. The bill, which has passed the House, bases funding on full-time enrollments, potentially leading to major cuts for some institutions, particularly historically Black universities. Representative Dirk Deaton argues that current funding allocations are inconsistent and should reflect actual student enrollment choices. The proposal suggests specific funding amounts per full-time equivalent enrollment for both four-year and two-year institutions.
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