SB1071

Modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri SB1071 modifies the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program to expand eligible expenses and clarify program rules.

Missouri SB1071 modifies the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program by expanding the list of eligible expenses for scholarship funds. These now include tuition or fees at a qualified school, textbooks, educational therapies, tutoring services, curriculum, private virtual school fees, standardized test fees, and summer or after-school education programs. The bill also specifies that funds cannot be used for consumable supplies, out-of-state tuition, transportation costs, or payments to related individuals.

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Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 15

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

Jan 7

Senate

S First Read

Dec 1, 2025

Senate

Prefiled