Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1776: Provides matching grant moneys to assist school districts with school renovation projects
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 160, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to school renovation projects. Section A. Chapter 160, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 160.670, to read as follows: 160.670. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Vernon Sullivan Memorial School Renovation Grant". 2. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Department", the Missouri department of elementary and secondary education; (2) "Eligible project", a construction project that: (a) Does not exceed allowable total costs and expenditures directl.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 160, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to school renovation projects. Section A. Chapter 160, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 160.670, to read as follows: 160.670. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Vernon Sullivan Memorial School Renovation Grant". 2. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Department", the Missouri department of elementary and secondary education; (2) "Eligible project", a construction project that: (a) Does not exceed allowable total costs and expenditures directly associated with the construction project, as determined by cost standards specified by the department based on industry-standard costs for the particular kind of eligible project; (b) Occurs at a school district's facility in which courses of instruction or other school-related activities are offered that require the daily or regular attendance of pupils; and (c) Is undertaken to maintain school function or integrity for pupils in one or more of the following methods: a. Installation, repair, or renovation of existing roofing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, windows, or similar school facilities; or b. Other related school health or environmental improvements. 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 …