Legislative Update
MNEA Legislative Director Otto Fajen summarizes floor debate and the latest information on the action in the Missouri legislature relating to MNEA's Resolutions and other bills of particular interest.
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Your Voice Matters, Attend MNEA's Capitol Action Days
MNEA's Capitol Action Days are each Wednesday of the legislative session (February through May). Plan now to make the trip to Jefferson City to attend your Capitol Action Days. Talk to other members about attending, too.
Contact Legislative Director Otto Fajen (otto.fajen@mnea.org) or Political Director Elizabeth Zerr (elizabeth.zerr@mnea.org) if you have any questions.
Legislative Updates and Action Alerts
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...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol Action Days occur...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol Action Days occur...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director LEGISLATURE RETURNS FROM EASTER HOLIDAY BREAK The House and Senate reconvened on April 22 after an extended holiday weekend. OPEN ENROLLMENT BILL The Senate did...
Missouri’s HB 711 threatens to reshape public education without holding charter schools to the same standards as neighborhood schools. The bill opens the door to unaccountable expansion, draining...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol Action Days occur...
Missouri NEA Weekly Legislative Update Week 13, April 10, 2025 By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director LOCAL CONTROL AND STUDENT ASSESSMENTS The Senate debated SS/SB 360 (Jill Carter) on April 8, but...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director HOUSE PASSES BUDGET The House approved the state budget bills, HBs 2-14 (Dirk Deaton), on April 3. HB 2 is the K-12 education budget bill. The House passed the...
Missouri NEA Weekly Legislative Update Week 11, March 28, 2025 By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director LEGISLATURE RETURNS FROM SPRING BREAK Both the House and Senate reconvened on March 24 after a...
LEGISLATURE LEAVES FOR SPRING BREAK Both the House and Senate have adjourned for a week of spring break and will reconvene in full session on March 24. Both chambers are scheduled to meet once during...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol Action Days occur...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director ACCREDITATION AND ASSESSMENT REFORMS The Senate Education Committee heard SB 360 (Jill Carter) on February 25. The bill would support local control and reduce...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Due to inclement weather, Missouri NEA canceled the Capitol Action Day for Wednesday, February 19th. The Association is sorry for any...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director WINTER STORM AFFECTS SESSION The House rearranged committee schedules to complete most hearings on February 11 and perfected four House bills on that day. The...
