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SB1228 • 2026

Modifies provisions relating to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development

Modifies provisions relating to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development

Education
Passed Legislature

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Sponsor
Washington, Barbara; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-01-27
Official status
Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-27 S239

    Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

  2. 2026-01-07 S72

    S First Read

  3. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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SB 1228 - Under this act, several references to the Department of Economic Development now reference the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. (Sections 173.2800, 173.2805, 173.2850, 173.2855, and 173.2860)

These provisions are similar to provisions in HCS/HB 606 (2025), SB 1371 (2024), and HB 2650 (2024).

Additionally, the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development shall have authority to make grants to eligible entities, as defined by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. (Section 173.2865)

This act is identical to SB 128 (2025), SB 1217 (2024), SB 580 (2023), and SB 1195 (2022).
OLIVIA SHANNON