Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3221: Prohibits state funding for low-earning outcome degree programs
Status: In committee, April 7, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 173, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a prohibition on state funding of low-earning outcome degree programs. Section A. Chapter 173, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 173.1530, to read as follows: 173.1530. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Accountability for Low-Earning Outcome Degrees in Higher Education Act of 2026". 2. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Low-earning outcome degree program", an educational program described as a low-earning outcome program in Section 84001 of Pub.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 173, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a prohibition on state funding of low-earning outcome degree programs. Section A. Chapter 173, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 173.1530, to read as follows: 173.1530. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Accountability for Low-Earning Outcome Degrees in Higher Education Act of 2026". 2. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Low-earning outcome degree program", an educational program described as a low-earning outcome program in Section 84001 of Pub. L. 119-21; (3) "State agency", any state agency, as the term "state agency" is defined in section 32.385, that administers funding for higher education purposes. 3. The board shall adopt rules to prohibit institutions of higher education in this state and any state agencies from allocating or expending state funds, either directly or indirectly, for low-earning outcome degree programs. The prohibition shall apply to, but not be limited to, the following categories of higher education (2) Base operational or instructional funding; (3) Separately or specially appropriated aid or grants; and (4) Capital or facilities funding. EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face …