Total Elementary and Secondary Education funding by Missouri Lottery for FY27: $274,309,291

Since 1986, the Missouri Lottery has contributed more than $8.9 billion to the state of Missouri and public education. Annual Lottery contributions comprise about 4% of the state's funding for public education — an effort shared by local, state and federal governments.

For fiscal year 2027, the Missouri Legislature appropriated Lottery proceeds to the following public education programs through House Bills 2002, 2003 and 2006 from the Second Regular Session of the 103^rd General Assembly.

$106,573,506 (2.5% of total program funding)
Foundation Program

$73,873,102 (19.6% of total program funding)
Transportation

$22,467,000 (42.8% of total program funding)
Career Ladder

$19,590,000 (26.4% of total program funding)
Special Education Excess Costs

$23,356,143 (5.6% of total program funding)
Classroom Trust Fund

$16,548,507 (6.1% of total program funding)
Early Childhood Special Education Program

$5,000,000 (65% of total program funding)
Residential Placements

$4,311,255 (19.7% of total program funding)
Performance-Based Assessment Program

$1,400,000 (1.6% of total program funding)
Vocational Rehabilitation Program

$800,000 (100% of total program funding)
Teacher Recruitment & Retention State Scholarships

$389,778 (70% of total program funding)
Virtual Schools

Some programs may be subject to budget withholdings.