MO HB174

Changes University of Missouri Board of Curators from "not more than one person" to "at least one but no more than two" members from each congressional district, and allows current members serving on August 28, 2011 to complete their terms despite congressional redistricting.

Modifies Coordinating Board for Higher Education composition to require "at least one but no more than two" members from each congressional district instead of "not more than one," with nine total members appointed by the governor with senate consent, including explicit citizenship and two-year residency requirements.

Changes Missouri State University Board of Governors to require "at least one but no more than two" voting members from each congressional district instead of "no more than one," and allows current members serving on August 28, 2011 to complete their terms despite congressional redistricting.

Establishes nine-member Coordinating Board for Higher Education with powers over degree program approval, institutional guidelines, and enforcement authority including potential withholding of funds and fines up to one percent of state operating appropriation for non-compliance.

Creates Department of Higher Education by abolishing the Commission on Higher Education and transferring the division of higher education, with the Coordinating Board serving as department head.