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MO HB2697
MO HB2697Changes the definition of "qualified student" for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Changes the definition of "qualified student" for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program
AI Summary
This bill amends the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program by changing the definition of a "qualified student" to include any elementary or secondary school student who is a resident of Missouri and is not an illegal alien, removing previous requirements that the student have an approved individualized education plan (IEP) or meet specific income and attendance criteria to qualify for the program.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read Second Time (H) (on 01/08/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2697&year=2026&code=R |
| Analysis - Summary: Introduced | https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills261/sumpdf/HB2697I.pdf |
| BillText | https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills261/hlrbillspdf/6335H.01I.pdf |
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