MO SB1662

Counties may impose a voter-approved sales tax at rates of 1/8%, 1/4%, 3/8%, or 1/2% to fund early childhood education services for children aged five and younger

Revenue collected for early childhood education purposes must be deposited into a special "Early Childhood Education Fund" and cannot be used for any other purpose

A board of directors established under section 210.861 has sole administrative control over the fund, with priority given to children in financial need

Eligible providers include licensed preschools, child care centers, Head Start programs, charter schools, family child care homes, and related transportation services

Board members cannot serve on the governing body, have financial interest in, or be employed by any entity receiving funds from the early childhood education fund