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MO HB405

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Elaine Gannon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to subsidize at least 50% of the high school equivalency exam fee for first-time test takers
  • Allows the department to subsidize up to 100% of the examination fee for first-time test takers
  • Subsidies are contingent upon appropriations from the legislature
  • Retains the state board of education's authority to charge examination fees to cover program administration costs
  • Amends section 161.095, RSMo

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to high school equivalency examinations

Last Action

Executive Session Held (S) - SCS VOTED DO PASS

5/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Review4/14/2015
Select Committee on Education3/11/2015
Elementary And Secondary Education1/29/2015

Full Bill Text

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