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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) - House lawmakers have removed funding from the state budget that would provide mentoring and curriculum improvement programs for Missouri teachers.

The programs are considered crucial in poorer school districts and cutting that money could also endanger regional development centers.

The House version of next year’s budget contains no money for the programs, which received $15 million in the current spending plan.

Interim commissioner of education Bert Schulte said he is still hopeful the money can be restored although others say the tough economy will make it difficult.

House members are scheduled to vote on the proposal this week. If they don’t restore the

teacher development funding, school officials said they’ll look for help from the Senate.

Patrick Murney was born in Maryland, but early on moved to Springfield Missouri where he graduated from Glendale High School and Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business.

Patrick Murney founded Murney Associates in 1997. He continues to be a top producer in Real Estate sales.  He is a proud member of Springfield Multilist Service, Springfield Board of Realtors, Missouri Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors.

Patrick Murney, ABR, is the #1 Real Estate Producer based on closed volume in residential sales in Springfield, Missouri. Patrick has over 20 years experience and annual sales exceeding $60 million. Over 85% of Patrick's business is a direct result of customer referrals and repeat clients. "Customers want a Realtor who knows the market, is honest, and has the resources and contacts to make things happen. My goal is not to simply meet my customer's expectations, but to exceed them," says Patrick.