Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2577: Modifies provisions governing community college degree programs in certain workforce fields when labor shortages exists
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2577 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE BANDERMAN. 5900H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 163.191, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to community college degree programs. Section A. Section 163.191, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 163.191, to read as follows: 163.191. 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Community college"[,]: (a) An institution of higher education deriving financial resources from local, state, and federal sources, and providing postsecondary education primarily for persons above the twelfth grade age level, including courses [(b)] b. Occupational, vocational-technical; and [(c)] c. A variety of educational community services. (b) a. Community college course offerings shall generally lead to the granting of certificates, diplomas, or associate degrees, and may include baccalaureate degrees only when authorized by the coordinating board for higher education in circumstances where: (i) There exists a persistent workforce shortage in occupations requiring a baccalaureate degree; (ii) The level of education required in a field for accreditation or licensure increases to the baccalaureate degree level; or[,] (iii) In the case of applied bachelor's degrees, the level of education required for employment in a field increases to that level, and when doing so would not unnecessarily …
Sponsors
- Brad Banderman (R, 119) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB2577?
- HB2577 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions governing community college degree programs in certain workforce fields when labor shortages exists.
- What is the status of HB2577?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2577?
- Brad Banderman (R, 119).
- Where is the official record for HB2577?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2577&year=2026&code=R
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