MO Equity Education Partnership

07/23/2026

Missouri Amendment 5 is not a new idea. It is the endpoint of a 12-year legislative strategy.

Since 2014, Missouri lawmakers have passed a series of income tax cuts that steadily reduced state revenue:
- 2014: First round of income tax cuts signed into law
- 2018: Additional rate reductions triggered
- 2022: HB 2400 accelerated cuts further
- 2023: Further reductions enacted

These cuts have collectively reduced annual state revenue by billions of dollars - directly impacting funding for public schools, infrastructure, healthcare, and essential services. Missouri already faces a $2.5 billion budget deficit from a decade of tax cuts. Amendment 5 would compound that instability.

www.missouriequity.com/amendment-5

07/22/2026

What is Missouri Amendment 5?

It originated as House Joint Resolution 173 in the Missouri General Assembly. On April 21, 2026, lawmakers gave final approval - passing the House 95-59 after passing the Senate 18-11. Governor Kehoe signed the proclamation placing it on the August 4 ballot.

- It would phase out and eliminate the state income tax (~$8.5 billion/year, or 64% of Missouri's general revenue)
- It would allow the legislature to expand sales taxes without a public vote, bypassing the Hancock Amendment for five years
- It would remove constitutional protections voters approved in 2016

Supporters say that voting yes on Amendment 5 would put more money in the pockets of MO citizens. However, opponents say this is not a tax cut. It is a tax shift - moving the burden off higher earners and onto everyday purchases made by most Missourians.

Learn more: www.missouriequity.com/amendment-5

07/21/2026

EARLY VOTING BEGINS TODAY across Missouri.

Amendment 5 is on the August 4 primary ballot. It is a proposed constitutional amendment that would phase out Missouri's income tax and authorize expanded sales taxes, directly impacting the funds that support K-12 public schools statewide.

You can vote in person early/absentee now through August 3. No excuse needed.

Learn what's on the ballot before you go: www.missouriequity.com/amendment-5

06/22/2026

The next six weeks matter for Missouri's public schools - and we've mapped out exactly how you can be part of it.

Here are the dates to know before the August 4 primary:
- July 8 - Voter registration deadline
- July 21 - Early voting begins
- August 4 - Primary Election Day

This summer, we're training canvassers, recruiting District Captains, and helping voters understand what's on their ballot. Follow along - there's a place for you in this work.

Save this post so the dates are handy.

Learn what's on your ballot - missouriequity.com/amendment-5

05/20/2026

Behind every movement is a table where decisions are made. We're expanding ours.

MOEEP is seeking new Board of Directors members who are committed to equity, justice, and protecting public education in Missouri.

If you're ready to help shape strategy, support advocacy efforts, and build power with communities across the state, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply here: www.missouriequity.com

05/18/2026

We're Growing Our Leadership Team!

MO Equity Education Partnership is looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals to join our Board of Directors. If you believe in the power of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in education — and you want to help shape the future of equity advocacy in Missouri — we want to hear from you.

Board members play a vital role in guiding our strategic direction, strengthening our community partnerships, and ensuring every student and family in Missouri has access to a fair and inclusive education.

This is your opportunity to lead, advocate, and make a lasting difference. Apply today at www.missouriequity.com and help us build stronger, more equitable schools for all.

05/12/2026

05/12/2026

WHAT MISSOURI VOTERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SB 1002

A bill moving through the Missouri legislature could change how some school board elections and school funding measures work in St. Charles County.

This carousel breaks down:
-- who the bill applies to
-- proposed election changes
-- proposed funding vote changes
-- concerns and perspectives surrounding the bill

An informed community is essential to strong public schools and transparent local governance.

Swipe through to learn more. ➡️

05/04/2026

Hearing happening now:

SB 1022 (Schnelting) which would move school board elections to November but only in five districts in St. Charles County. We opposed this when it was statewide, and we oppose it still because we believe it will only make these elections more partisan. It will also make it more difficult to find folks to run because it expands the length of term to four years. Finally, it extends moving votes on local funding measures to November as well. This violates local. We believe this is a test to move BOE elections statewide.

We oppose this bill.

Please submit testimony now!