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Mo. Gov. Parson Signs SB 727 and HB 2287 Into Law, Increasing Missouri Teacher Pay
May 08, 2024
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 8 -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:

Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Senate Bill (SB) 727 and House Bill (HB) 2287 into law. Together, the bills permanently increase baseline teacher pay to at least $40,000 per year, incentivize 5-day school weeks, increase support for early childhood education programs, and increase funding for small schools, among other provisions.

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