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MO SB1617
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rick Brattin
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state funds from being allocated to academic degree programs classified as "low-earning outcome programs" under federal law (Section 84001 of Pub. L. 119-21)
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Funding restrictions apply to individual student financial aid, base operational/instructional funding, specially appropriated grants, and capital/facilities funding
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Requires the Coordinating Board for Higher Education to adopt rules implementing these prohibitions and annually review updated federal determinations of low-earning outcome programs
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Mandates an annual public report to the General Assembly documenting prohibited programs, enforcement actions, and estimated fiscal impact of the funding restrictions
Legislative Description
Establishes the "Accountability for Low-Earning Outcome Degrees in Higher Education Act of 2026" to prohibit the allocation of state funds for low-earning outcome academic degree programs
Last Action
Voted Do Pass S Education Committee
3/10/2026