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Lincoln University Sues Missouri Over Alleged Decades of Underfunding

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What happened

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Students and alumni of Lincoln University filed a federal lawsuit against Missouri and other parties, claiming the state failed to adhere to the Morrill Act. The plaintiffs contend that Missouri has underfunded Lincoln University for years, with one lawsuit alleging a shortfall of $361,569,760 between fiscal years 1987 and 2020. The lawsuit is seeking the creation of a $549 million fund.

From kcur.org, abc17news.com

Why it matters

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The legal action challenges Missouri's compliance with federal law regarding land-grant institutions, which requires states to match federal funding dollar-for-dollar. The dispute centers on state financial obligations to Lincoln University compared to the funding provided to the University of Missouri.

The Missouri state budget process, managed by Governor Mike Kehoe, dictates funding limits for higher education institutions.

From kcur.org, abc17news.com

Who's involved

  • Lincoln UniversityThe university whose students and alumni are leading the lawsuit against the state.
  • MissouriThe state being sued for alleged failure to match federal funding for the university.
  • Don CallowayThe attorney representing the plaintiffs in the federal lawsuit.
  • Michael KehoeThe Governor of Missouri, who is named as a defendant in the lawsuit.
  • University of Missouri SystemThe public university system in Missouri, which is also named in the lawsuit.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Lincoln UniversitySpeculative

    Lincoln University might face increased operational costs or reduced revenue due to the alleged funding shortfall.

  • MissouriSpeculative

    Missouri could face significant financial obligations or legal costs related to the lawsuit.

How it developed

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  1. Calloway claims Missouri underfunded Lincoln University for years, using a data system to calculate the shortfall.1 source
  2. Federal warnings highlight funding disparity issues at Lincoln University.1 source

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