Total Elementary and Secondary Education funding by Missouri Lottery for FY26: $315,215,772

Since 1986, the Missouri Lottery has contributed more than $8.6 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 2026, the Missouri Legislature appropriated Lottery proceeds to the following public education programs through House Bills 2, 3 and 6 from the Second Regular Session of the 102^nd General Assembly.

$139,072,360 (3.2% of total program funding)
Foundation Program

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

$37,467,000 (54.7% of total program funding)
Career Ladder

$16,763,770 (4.2% of total program funding)
Classroom Trust Fund

$19,590,000 (32.9% of total program funding)
Special Education Excess Costs

$16,548,507 (7% 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 (2% of total program funding)
Vocational Rehabilitation Program

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

$389,778 (66.1% of total program funding)
Virtual Schools

Some programs may be subject to budget withholdings.