SB1612

Creates the "Success for Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education Act" requiring all public institutions of higher education to designate a homeless and foster student liaison within the institution's financial aid office

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Missouri SB1612 requires public higher education institutions to designate a liaison for homeless and foster youth in their financial aid offices.

Missouri SB1612, known as the "Success for Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education Act," mandates that all public institutions of higher education in the state designate a homeless and foster student liaison within their financial aid office. This liaison is tasked with assisting current and prospective students in applying for federal and state financial aid and other assistance for which they may be eligible.

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History

Feb 12

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

Jan 29

Senate

S First Read