HB2577

Modifies provisions governing community college degree programs in certain workforce fields when labor shortages exists

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB2577 modifies community college degree programs to address workforce shortages in certain fields.

Missouri HB2577 modifies provisions governing community college degree programs in certain workforce fields when labor shortages exist. The bill authorizes community colleges to offer applied bachelor's degrees in fields with identified labor shortages, as determined by the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center. The Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development reviews budget requests and prepares appropriation recommendations annually.

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Current
Emerging Issues Committee
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Committee decision

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)