Rep. Maynard Wallace, R-Thornfield, sponsored the bill. He has had experience in school administration, serving as a junior high principal for four and a half years.
But the House Education Committee chair, Rep. Maynard Wallace, R-Thornfield, argued that letting parents move out of the district of their residence had undercut the St. Louis city school system.
Ozark County Republican Representative and former school superintendent Maynard Wallace says this measure gives school administrators a better idea of the funding they will receive.
The amendment to reject the increase was offered by Rep. Maynard Wallace, R-Ozark County -- the chair of the House Education Committee and a former public school administrator. Wallace said he originally had opposed underfunding the formula but changed his mind when the state's budget shortfall situation became more apparent.
Springfield Republican Representative and former school superintendent Maynard Wallace said the bill doesn't create winners and losers and gives school administrators better information to make budget decisions.
Springfield Republican Representative and former school superintendent Maynard Wallace said the bill doesn't create winners and losers and gives school administrators better information to make budget decisions.
Rep. Maynard Wallace, R-Thornfield, brought the amendment to the floor. He said $106 million expected from general revenue might not come, and it would be impossible to guarantee schools the money.
Rep. Maynard Wallace, R-Thornfield, brought the amendment to the floor. He said $106 million expected from general revenue might not come, and it would be impossible to guarantee schools the money.
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