MO SB1643

Raises the age at which child support obligations automatically terminate from 21 to 22 years old

Extends the age limit from 21 to 22 for children enrolled in secondary school programs or vocational/higher education institutions to continue receiving support

Allows courts to extend parental support beyond age 22 for children who are physically or mentally incapacitated, insolvent, and unmarried

Requires children in higher education to maintain enrollment in at least 12 credit hours per semester (9 hours if employed 15+ hours weekly) and submit transcripts to parents each semester to remain eligible for continued support

Permits automatic termination of support obligation when the child reaches age 22 if the state case registry contains the child's birth date and the order doesn't specify support beyond that age