HB1639

Establishes the Missouri Pathways to Access and Success Act to ensure accommodations for individuals with disabilities on professional licensing.

The Missouri Pathways to Access and Success Act (PASA) aims to ensure equal access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities in professional licensing examinations. It mandates that licensing bodies grant accommodations based on the opinion of a qualified treating professional unless there is clear evidence of fraud or misrepresentation. Licensing bodies must provide written notification of personnel involved in evaluating accommodation requests and offer ADA compliance training. The act prohibits retaliation against applicants for making accommodation requests or appealing denials.