Bill > HB2343

This bill establishes the "Task Force on Juvenile Justice and Education" to study and recommend improvements in educational processes for adjudicated youth (young people who have been found guilty of a crime) in Missouri. The task force will consist of eight members, including two senators, two representatives, the secretary of state, the attorney general, and a juvenile court judge, who will be selected based on their expertise or interest in education and youth justice. The task force is required to examine current educational practices for adjudicated youth, gather information from various sources, and create policy recommendations that ensure these youth receive appropriate and consistent education. Members will serve without pay and must meet within two months of August 28, 2026, with a goal of submitting a comprehensive report to the governor and state legislature by December 31, 2026. The task force will collaborate with multiple state agencies, including social services, public safety, education, and corrections, to develop its recommendations, which may include proposed statutory changes and strategies to improve inter-agency cooperation in supporting the educational needs of adjudicated youth.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2343&year=2026&code=R