Adds provisions including gifted education pupil count for purposes of funding schools through the foundation formula
HB 1473 establishes rules for scholarship organizations providing private educational assistance in Missouri. It requires these organizations to distribute scholarships in a specific priority order (starting with students with IEPs, military dependents, and those in low-academic districts) and mandates that at least 90% of contributions fund scholarships, with strict limits on administrative costs. Scholarship amounts are tied to state funding targets (e.g., up to 175% for students with IEPs) and require organizations to report student test results, graduation rates, and parental satisfaction annually. The bill does not directly fund public schools but regulates private scholarship programs to ensure accountability and transparency.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Feb 26, 2025
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Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Scott Miller
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