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This bill, known as the "Accountability for Low-Earning Outcome Degrees in Higher Education Act of 2026," aims to prevent state funds from being used for academic degree programs that are identified as having "low-earning outcomes." The coordinating board for higher education will be responsible for creating rules to stop state funding, which includes individual student financial aid, operational and instructional funding, specific grants, and money for buildings and facilities, from going to these low-earning programs. These programs are defined by federal law, specifically Section 84001 of Public Law 119-21, and the board will annually update its rules based on federal determinations. Furthermore, the board must provide a public report each year to the state legislature detailing which programs are prohibited from receiving state aid, how these prohibitions are being enforced, and the estimated financial impact of these restrictions.

Education

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=3237689