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MO SB1787

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rusty Black

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the $300,000 annual cap on grants provided by the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to organizations serving deaf-blind individuals

  • Maintains grant eligibility for organizations providing services to deaf-blind children and families, including family support advocates and family education specialists

  • Continues grant funding for organizations assisting deaf-blind adults in establishing and maintaining independence

  • Preserves grants for organizations that train and certify support service providers in Missouri

  • Requires the commission to use a request-for-proposal process to award grants, with funding remaining subject to appropriations

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to grants to deaf-blind individuals and families

Last Action

S First Read

2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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