Education funding

A request from lawmakers to create a method for determining state funding of public universities while keeping funding flat creates challenge for state officials.

Bills to improve literacy and establish a new system for grading Missouri schools passed the House but failed to make their way through the Senate.

Dozens of representatives reversed their votes on legislation to expand the state's program that allows adults to obtain their high school diplomas virtually.

In addition to approving legislation that would allow students to transfer outside their district, senators sparred over bills on abortion education and preventing teachers from recognizing a student's preferred gender.