Establishes a quality control committee for oversight and enacts education reforms

HB 1744 establishes a Quality Control Committee for Oversight to define student success metrics and reform Missouri's education system. It abolishes the current Department of Education, transferring its duties to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and requires all schools (including public, private, charter, home, and early childhood programs) to incorporate specific "Key Performance Indicators" (KPIs) into curricula. These KPIs include measurable student behaviors like attendance, respect, initiative, and work ethic, which must be demonstrated by high school graduates before receiving diplomas or equivalency certificates. The committee, composed of state department representatives and legislators, will define standards, monitor compliance, and validate post-graduation outcomes using data like employment and education participation. The bill directly affects every educational entity in Missouri by mandating alignment with these new performance standards.