Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3373: Establishes a liaison for postsecondary education for homeless pupils within the department of higher education and workforce development
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 173, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to support for homeless pupils through the department of higher education and workforce development. Section A. Chapter 173, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 173.2541, to read as follows: 173.2541. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Homeless pupils", includes any person who satisfies the definition of "homeless children and youths" established in 42 U.S.C. Section 11434a(2) and any person who satisfies the definition of "unaccompanied youth" established in 42.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 173, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to support for homeless pupils through the department of higher education and workforce development. Section A. Chapter 173, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 173.2541, to read as follows: 173.2541. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Homeless pupils", includes any person who satisfies the definition of "homeless children and youths" established in 42 U.S.C. Section 11434a(2) and any person who satisfies the definition of "unaccompanied youth" established in 42 U.S.C. Section 11434a(6); (2) "Liaison", the liaison for postsecondary education for homeless pupils established in this section. 2. There is hereby established the liaison for postsecondary education for homeless pupils within the department of higher education and workforce development. 3. There is hereby created in the state treasury the "Liaison for Postsecondary Education for Homeless Pupils Fund", which shall consist of moneys appropriated by the general assembly or any gifts, donations, or bequests for the purpose of implementing the provisions of this section. The state treasurer shall be custodian of the fund. In accordance with sections 30.170 and 30.180, the state treasurer may approve disbursements. The fund shall be a dedicated fund, and moneys in the fund shall be used solely by the department of higher …