S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AA+' long-term rating to Lawrence County R-V School District (Mount Vernon), Mo.'s $1.67 million series 2022 general obligation (GO) refunding bonds. The outlook is stable. The bond proceeds will be used to refund $1.77 million of the series 2017 GO bonds. The long-term rating reflects our assessment of the district's eligibility for, and participation in, the Missouri Direct Deposit of State Aid program. The state credit enhancement rating is one notch below the Missouri GO rating (AAA/Stable), reflecting: Our view of state aid appropriation risks, which are partly mitigated by strong state support for the program and consistent and well-established state aid funding; Our expectation that maximum annual debt service (MADS) coverage on all parity