Missouri HB2900: Modifies provisions governing Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2900 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE DOUGLAS. 6559H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 166.700 and 166.720, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts. Section A. Sections 166.700 and 166.720, RSMo, are repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 166.700 and 166.720, to read as follows: 166.700.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 …

Read the full official text

Sponsors

• Douglas, Melissa (D, 027) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 13, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 12, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB2900?

HB2900 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions governing Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts.

What is the status of HB2900?

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

Who sponsored HB2900?

Douglas, Melissa (D, 027).

Where is the official record for HB2900?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2900&year=2026&code=R