Bill > HB3239

This bill establishes new provisions for adult education in Missouri, allowing individuals who are 21 or older, reside in the state, lack a high school diploma or equivalency, and have fewer than twelve credits or two academic years remaining to earn a diploma to enroll in state-approved virtual programs. These virtual programs, offered by school districts or public higher education institutions, will receive monthly state allocations based on a portion of the state adequacy target, which is the minimum funding per student, and will not receive ordinary school revenue. The bill also modifies existing provisions for the "Workforce Diploma Program," which assists adults in obtaining a high school diploma and developing career skills, by redefining terms like "adult program provider" to align with the new virtual program eligibility and removing outdated requirements for program approval and payment milestones, while retaining reporting requirements for program providers and performance standards for graduation rates and cost per graduate.

Education

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3239&year=2026&code=R