SB 1370 Missouri Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies the "Workforce Diploma Program" and establishes new provisions regarding adult eligibility for virtual school courses and programs

SB 1370 establishes new rules allowing adults (18+) to enroll in virtual school courses and programs. The bill directly affects adult learners seeking flexible, remote education options. It requires school districts to create clear eligibility criteria and enrollment processes for adult students in virtual programs. However, the provided abstract does not specify details about the eligibility criteria, enrollment procedures, or any specific requirements for school districts. Without additional context or bill text, a more detailed summary cannot be provided.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

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Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action Mar 10, 2026

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What changed between versions

5182S.02I - Introduced → Senate Committee Substitute - Committee Version · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was renumbered from an introduced version to a committee substitute, and its scope shifted from amending Chapter 161 to repealing an existing section in Chapter 173 and enacting two new sections. This change expands the legislation's reach by adding new definitions and requirements for adult dropout recovery services and program providers, while also clarifying funding allocations for adult virtual programs.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from amending Chapter 161 to repealing a section in Chapter 173 and adding new sections to both chapters, introducing new definitions and requirements for adult dropout recovery services.

SCOPE

The bill was renumbered from SB 1370 (Introduced) to 5182S.05C (Senate Committee Substitute), indicating it has been revised by the Senate Committee.

The legislative action changed from amending Chapter 161 to repealing section 173.831 and enacting two new sections (161.672 and 173.831).

DEFINITION

New definitions were added for terms such as 'Academic skill intake assessment', 'Accredited', 'Adult dropout recovery services', 'Career pathways coursework', and 'Graduate'.

The definition of 'Adult program provider' was modified to explicitly include public, not-for-profit, or other entities authorized under section 161.672.

REQUIREMENT

New requirements were established for adult program providers, including specific criteria for accreditation and the inclusion of proactive coaching and mentoring.

FISCAL

Specific funding rules were added for adult virtual programs, stating that providers receive a monthly state allocation based on the state adequacy target rather than ordinary school revenue.

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Committee

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

SCS Voted Do Pass S Education Committee (5182S.05C)

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Mar 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

Hearing Conducted S Education Committee

upper

Dec 1, 2025

Introduced

Prefiled

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors