Hearing Schedule

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Committee: Administration, Senator Cindy O'Laughlin, Chairwoman
Date:  Thursday, December 4
Time:  9:00 A.M.
Room:  Room 326


A vote may be taken to hold a closed meeting pursuant to Section 610.022.2 relating to closed meetings and Section 610.021 (3) relating to personnel matters and Section 610.021 (1) relating to legal matters; and section 610.021 (18) and (19) relating to security.


Amended 1: 12/2/25 11:34 AM
Committee: Education, Senator Rick Brattin, Chairman
Date:  Thursday, December 4
Time:  10:30am
Room:  Senate Lounge - 3rd Floor
*Hearing will now begin at 10:30am*

Hearing to receive information from Commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Karla Eslinger.

Among the topics that will be discussed:

• District-by-district performance data for math and reading proficiency;
• Criteria used by DESE to determine accreditation or classification status;
• Any remedial or corrective plans currently in place for underperforming districts;
• A summary of recent reforms implemented by DESE and measurable outcomes to date; and
• An explanation of how Missouri’s results compare to states such as Mississippi, which have implemented similar reforms with significantly improved outcomes.

Committee: Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement
Date:  Monday, December 8
Time:  2:00 pm
Room:  Joint Committee Room - 117

AGENDA

Roll Call

Watch List

Quarterly Investment Report

Plan Updates


*Action Items*


Comments of the Chair

*A vote may be taken to close the meeting pursuant to section 610.021(3), RSMo and section 610.021(13), RSMo relating to personnel matters.*

Only individuals or organizations testifying in person will be entered into the committee minutes.