Missouri Educators Sue State Over $51 Million Private School Voucher Program

Two Missouri educators, Kimberly Duvall and Rebeka McIntosh, along with the Missouri National Education Association, are suing the state over House Bill 12, which allocates $51 million to private school vouchers. The lawsuit challenges the use of public funds for private schools that can deny admission to students for any reason, arguing that public money…

Two Missouri educators, Kimberly Duvall and Rebeka McIntosh, along with the Missouri National Education Association, are suing the state over House Bill 12, which allocates $51 million to private school vouchers. The lawsuit challenges the use of public funds for private schools that can deny admission to students for any reason, arguing that public money should necessitate public rules where all children are accepted. The plaintiffs seek an immediate halt to all fund transfers and expenditures, citing constitutional concerns and alleging unauthorized spending and exceeding of power.

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