Rep. Mike Thomson, R-Maryville, said at this time the in-state tuition freeze is viable under the Icet's current bills, but that the decision could not be finalized until after hearings are held on Icet's substitute bills.
Education Appropriations Chair Mike Thomson, R-Maryville, said he hasn't considered the matter enough because no one has calculated the possible savings. He said the state would save less than $1 million if everyone in the Higher Education Department were fired and their duties were given to the other department.
Education Appropriations Chair Mike Thomson, R-Maryville, sponsored an amendment reducing the amount of Regional Professional Development Centers from 11 to nine. The RPDCs provide services for teachers, administrators and school districts. The two centers that would be affected are in Joplin and St. Joseph.
After two days of presentations by Missouri's colleges, committee chairman Mike Thomson, R-Maryville, said he is likely to recommend upholding the tuition plan announced in November.