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Creates the Liaison for Postsecondary Education for Homeless Pupils within the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

MO SB 1610 · Senate Bill · 2026

Stage
In committee
Started in
Senate
Sponsor
Barbara Washington
Latest action
Feb 12, 2026

What it does

SB 1610 - This act creates the Liaison for Postsecondary Education for Homeless Pupils within the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, along with a corresponding fund in the state treasury, for purposes of providing support for homeless pupils. The act defines "homeless pupil" as any person who satisfies the definition of "homeless children and youths" or "unaccompanied youth" under federal law.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Feb 12, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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