HB3239

Establishes and modifies provisions relating to adult education

Chamber Passed·4/8/26

Establishes the Workforce Diploma Program to help adults in Missouri obtain high school diplomas and career skills.

The bill establishes the Workforce Diploma Program within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to assist adults in Missouri who lack a high school diploma or equivalency certificate. The program can be delivered in campus-based, blended, or online formats. It includes career pathways coursework, career placement services, and other supports. Program providers must submit annual surveys on student outcomes and cannot charge fees unless students opt for additional education.

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  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 94–49 · Apr 8
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

94 Yea

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48 Nay

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16 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 31

9:00 AM

Fiscal Review Executive Session

Mar 10

4:30 PM

Rules - Legislative Executive Session

History

Apr 21

Senate

Second read and referred: Education(S)

Apr 8

House

Motion to Reconsider Adopted (H) - motion by which HCS HB 3239 was third read and defeated AYES: 94 NOES: 49 PRESENT: 0

Apr 8

House

Taken Up