MO HB1320

Establishes the "8 in 6 Program" pilot within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, allowing students to complete grades 7-12 plus two years of college or professional-technical preparation in six years through full course loads and online summer/overload courses, graduating high school with an associate's degree

State pays $225 per one-credit summer online or online overload course, with a maximum of 8 total credits per student during program participation; if MoVIP receives at least $5 million in FY2015, MoVIP provides courses at no more than $75 per course instead

Participation limited to 25% of students in each grade 7-12; students who fail to complete courses with a C or better must pay for and successfully complete a replacement course before continuing

Allows cities and counties with community children's services fund taxes to establish regional youth initiatives that identify and support children demonstrating commitment to learning, positive values, and school success

Creates the "Missouri Promise Zone Initiative" allowing the Department of Economic Development to designate high-poverty areas (urban zones requiring 33%+ poverty rate, rural zones requiring 20%+ with one tract at 30%+) for 10-year terms to coordinate state resources for community revitalization, job creation, and educational improvement