http://kbia.org en http://kbia.org/post/mo-senator-seeks-state-funding-preschools <p></p><p></p><p>Public schools could receive state money for preschool programs under a new proposal by a Missouri senator. But budget concerns could diminish its prospects of passage.</p><p>Sen. Joseph Keaveny filed two bills Thursday that would fund preschool programs through the state formula that already distributes money for K-12 education. One version would provide state aid for all preschool students; the other would pay only for lower income students.</p><p>Republican Senate leaders said Thursday that they like Keaveny's idea but it's unlikely the state can afford it.</p> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:08:49 +0000 Associated Press 27123 at http://kbia.org Mo. senator seeks state funding for preschools