HB2722

Establishes the "Success for Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education Act"

Introduced·1/7/26

Establishes a liaison for postsecondary education for homeless and foster youth in Missouri.

The bill establishes the "Success for Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education Act" in Missouri. It creates a liaison for postsecondary education for homeless and foster youth within the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. The liaison will be appointed by the governor and will focus on issues related to homeless and foster youth, including collaborating with high schools, financial aid offices, and student support services. The liaison will also develop a model for college and career readiness for these students and establish a searchable directory of institutions.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 21

9:00 AM

Rules - Administrative Executive Session

Apr 1

12:00 PM

Elementary and Secondary Education Executive Session

History

Apr 21

House

Executive Session Completed (H)

Apr 21

House

Voted Do Pass (H)

Apr 21

House

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0