Missouri education policy

Missouri's education policy focuses on providing access to quality education for all students through state standards and funding. It emphasizes local control, allowing school districts flexibility in curriculum and operations, while ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. Policies support early childhood education, career and technical training, and efforts to reduce achievement gaps. State funding is allocated to support public schools, with an increasing focus on student outcomes and accountability. Overall, Missouri aims to balance local decision-making with statewide standards to promote equitable, high-quality education for its students.