Funding proposal would give performance incentives to Missouri schools

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A Missouri task force is developing a framework for a new performance-based incentive program for school districts.

The proposed program would provide extra funding to districts for student achievement in key areas like literacy and math.

Debate continues on whether to offer larger bonuses for the performance of low-income students and English-language learners.

A possible incentive program for Missouri school districts is beginning to take shape as a group charged with crafting the proposal signed off on the program’s framework Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 3.

The Missouri School Modernization Task Force’s performance incentive working group completed its final meeting Wednesday before it presents recommendations to the larger group in January. The three other working