MO HB3239

Creates a new adult virtual education program allowing Missouri residents age 21+ without a high school diploma to enroll in state-approved virtual courses through school districts or public higher education institutions if they have fewer than 12 credits or two academic years remaining

Limits state funding for adult virtual programs to $4 million per school year, with payments equal to 14% of the state adequacy target per completed course, not to exceed the full state adequacy target per student

Modifies the existing Workforce Diploma Program by removing the formal request for qualifications process and linking program provider authorization to the new section 161.672

Requires adult program providers to maintain a minimum 50% graduation rate per cohort, with providers failing this standard for two consecutive years removed from the Missouri course access and virtual school program

Removes the automatic sunset provision that would have terminated the Workforce Diploma Program six years after August 28, 2022, making the program permanent