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MNEA Government Relations keeps you posted about the politics and legislation affecting Missouri public schools, students, education support professionals, and teachers at the state level. When there is s threat to public education, MNEA will post Legislative Alerts below. Check back often during the legislative session and subscribe to the MNEA Legislative Update

The MNEA Resolutions document outlines MNEA's beliefs and positions on issues related to education, educator rights, and student well-being.  

Contact MNEA Government Relations

Director of Legislative Policy: Otto Fajen (otto.fajen@mnea.org)
Director of Campaigns & Elections: Elizabeth Zerr (elizabeth.zerr@mnea.org)
 

Missouri Legislative Updates & Action Alerts

View past issues of the MNEA Legislative Update at www.mnea.org/legupdate

Today, Missouri educators announced the filing of a lawsuit to stop an unconstitutional $51 million voucher scheme that diverts taxpayer funds to private schools. The suit, filed by teachers Kimberly Duvall and Rebeka McIntosh with the Missouri National Education Association, challenges House Bill 12's scheme that funds private schools while allowing them to reject any child.
Gov. Kehoe attended the inaugural Task Force meeting, held on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Harry S. Truman Building in Jefferson City, to introduce the work and thank the members for their...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director SESSION ENDS, BUT SPECIAL SESSION IS EXPECTED The 2025 Regular Session of the General Assembly ended on May 15. Governor Kehoe indicated on May 16 that he plans...

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MNEA members are Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. The issues that unite them are protecting children and improving public education. These are the issues that drive MNEA’s and NEA’s candidate-recommendation process. 

How you vote is a personal decision; however, Missouri NEA leaders hope that, as you review the issues and positions of candidates, you will consider the recommendations made by MNEA-PAC. 

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