MO HB2264

Directs the adjutant general to establish the "Missouri Youth Challenge Academy" to provide interventions for at-risk high school age youth and high school dropouts.

Academy will provide residential military-based training and supervised work experience focusing on responsible citizenship, life skills, academics, job training, physical fitness, community service, and personal development.

Creates the "Missouri Youth Challenge Foundation Fund" in the state treasury to accept gifts, donations, appropriations, transfers, and bequests to support the academy.

Exempts the Missouri Youth Challenge Foundation Fund from the requirement to transfer unexpended balances to the general revenue fund at the end of each biennium, allowing funds to accumulate.

Declares the act an emergency measure effective upon passage and approval due to the need to address high school dropout rates and authorize timely acceptance of monetary gifts.