House backs statewide daily physical-activity requirement after narrow procedural votes The House adopted a committee substitute to H.B. 27-48 requiring daily physical activity for K–12 students (60 minutes average) after an amendment clarified implementation timing and allowed up to 10 minutes to count toward class minutes; members debated logistics, teacher capacity and scheduling impacts.

Missouri's House just passed a bill mandating 60 minutes of daily physical activity for students, but the implementation raises plenty of questions and concerns!

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School District Discusses Support for Homeless Students and Graduation Requirements District addresses resources for homeless students and summer learning opportunities.

Waynesville School District is stepping up to support homeless students and those in need of mental health services as they prepare for a new school year.

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Missouri General Assembly introduces Free School Meals Program legislation House Bill 873 establishes the Missouri Free School Meals Program for qualifying schools

Missouri is stepping up to fight student hunger with a groundbreaking bill that could provide free meals for kids in schools across the state!

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Missouri sets restrictions on STEM grant eligibility for award recipients Missouri limits STEM grants to students without prior access Missouri financial assistance awards

Missouri's new House Bill 168 aims to reshape STEM education funding, but will its restrictions leave low-income students behind?

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New regulations secure student refunds from proprietary schools under HB 1269 Proprietary schools must refund students if they close or violate bond provisions.

Missouri's House Bill 1269 could revolutionize student protections in proprietary schools, ensuring financial security and accountability like never before!

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