SUMMARY: Missouri school districts are facing multiple snow days, potentially leading to a week without in-person learning. State law mandates public schools to provide at least 1,044 instructional hours annually, with schools required to plan for 36 “make-up” weather hours, which allows for flexibility in scheduling. After missing these 36 hours, schools must only make up half of any additional hours lost up to 60, and may request a waiver for excess closures. Schools are increasingly utilizing Virtual Learning Days, or AMI days, which count toward instructional hours, to mitigate disruptions caused by inclement weather.

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SUMMARY: Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president and humanitarian, was honored with a funeral at Washington National Cathedral, followed by a burial in his Georgia hometown. Tributes highlighted his post-presidential work combating disease, promoting peace, and building homes. Speakers included his grandson Joshua, Gerald Ford’s son Steven, and others. President Joe Biden and all living former presidents attended, with rare moments of unity despite political divides. Carter, who passed at 100, was remembered for his faith, humility, and efforts to better the world. After ceremonies in Washington and Georgia, he was laid to rest beside Rosalynn, his wife of 77 years.

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SUMMARY: Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is co-sponsoring legislation to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), citing its overreach and infringement on Second Amendment rights. Boebert, joined by Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., argues the ATF harms communities rather than protecting them. The bill, originally proposed in 2023 by Rep. Matt Gaetz, has gained renewed momentum with Republican support, including Vice President-elect J.D. Vance. Critics point to the ATF’s history of overreach, such as in the Waco and Ruby Ridge incidents. ATF supporters warn that abolishing the agency could lead to increased danger and loss of safety.

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