Bill > HB1628

This bill modifies provisions related to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, including updating the name of the "division of workforce development" to the "office of workforce development" within various sections and renaming the "Missouri Workforce Investment Board" to the "Missouri Workforce Development Board" to align with federal requirements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). It also establishes a "ready to work" endorsement program for high school students, creates a Career and Technical Education Advisory Council to advise on career and technical education, and revises grant procedures for vocational and technical education programs. Additionally, the bill updates reporting requirements for businesses owned by women and modifies unemployment insurance eligibility rules, including those related to work search verification and reemployment activities. It also repeals and reenacts sections related to the Department of Economic Development, consolidating workforce development functions within the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.

Education, Government Affairs

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1628&year=2026&code=R