Missouri HB2697: Changes the definition of "qualified student" for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2697 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE DAVIS. 6335H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 166.700, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to Missouri empowerment scholarships. Section A. Section 166.700, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 166.700, to read as follows: 166.700. As used in sections 166.700 to 166.720, the following terms mean: (1) "Curriculum", a complete course of study for a particular content area or grade level, including any supplemental materials; (2) "District", the same meaning as used in section 160.011; (3) "Educational assistance organization", the same meaning as used in section 135.712; (4) "Illegal alien", any person who is not lawfully present in the United States or any person who gained illegal entry into the United States; (5) "Parent", the same meaning as used in section 135.712; (6) "Private school", a school that is not a part of the public school system of the state of Missouri and that charges tuition for the rendering of elementary or secondary educational services; (7) "Program", the same meaning as used in section 135.712; (8) "Qualified school", an FPE school or any of the following entities that is incorporated in Missouri and that does not discriminate on the basis of …

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Sponsors

• Michael Davis (R, 056) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 7, 2026: Read First Time (H)
4. January 6, 2026: Prefiled (H)

Common questions

What is HB2697?

HB2697 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Changes the definition of "qualified student" for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program.

What is the status of HB2697?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2697?

Michael Davis (R, 056).

Where is the official record for HB2697?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2697&year=2026&code=R