Missouri interns find millions for school districts

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Missouri interns find millions for school districts

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May 23, 2024

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Three interns in the Missouri Legislature recently helped Missouri school districts gain access to federal funding to help students experiencing homelessness. Why were schools missing out on funding, and how did the interns find it?

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May 23, 2024

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