Legislative Committee Meeting 6/9/26

This was a legislative committee meeting held by the Saint Louis Public Schools on June 9, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing the recent state legislative session and its impact on public education. The discussion centered on various education-related bills, including efforts to block legislation that would have negatively affected public schools, such as open enrollment without exemptions and the A through F grading bill. The committee also addressed budget concerns, noting a $1.3 billion state surplus expected to be depleted soon and the governor's underfunding of the education foundation formula by approximately $190 million. Additionally, the meeting covered the potential effects of a proposed tax amendment (Amendment 5) on public education funding and the importance of ongoing advocacy and engagement with new legislators due to upcoming term limits. No specific procurement, contract awards, or purchasing decisions were discussed during this meeting.