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A Missouri judge ruled that the state treasurer can continue subsidizing private school scholarships with state revenue while a lawsuit challenging the fund's constitutionality proceeds.

The Missouri NEA argued that the funding should be halted to prevent unauthorized spending, but the judge rejected their request for a temporary restraining order.

The judge also denied the state's motion to dismiss the case, meaning the lawsuit will continue.

The Missouri State Treasurer’s Office can continue to subsidize private-school scholarships from a $51 million allotment of state revenue while a lawsuit challenging the fund’s constitutionality makes its way through the system, Cole County Circuit Court Judge Brian Stumpe ruled Monday morning.

Stumpe rejected arguments by t

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