Health and Human Development Committee - July 30, 2026

The City of St. Louis Health and Human Development Committee held a meeting on July 30, 2026, primarily focused on Resolution 78, which urges the St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education to postpone any final vote on the Future Ready Plan involving school closures. The committee heard extensive public testimony expressing concerns about the impact of closing up to 22 schools on neighborhoods, property values, and educational quality. Speakers emphasized the need for greater community involvement, transparency, and partnership between the city and the school district. Committee members discussed the importance of follow-up actions, including potential zoning legislation to facilitate redevelopment of vacant school buildings and ongoing collaboration with the school district and community stakeholders. The resolution passed with a unanimous do-pass recommendation, and the committee committed to continued engagement on this issue to ensure better coordination and planning around school closures and their community impacts.