Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB1660: Prohibits public institutions of higher education from accepting standardized test scores from entities that require applicants
Status: In committee, April 16, 2026
SB 1660 - Beginning in the 2027-28 academic year, this act prohibits public institutions of higher education from accepting standardized test scores from testing entities that require an applicant with a lifelong disability or static disability, as such terms are defined in the act, to complete a comprehensive disability evaluation within two years before taking the test in order to receive accommodations allowed under federal law. This act is identical to HB 1640 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON
What the bill says
To amend chapter 173, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to accommodations for admissions tests. Section A. Chapter 173, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 173.068, to read as follows: 173.068. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Disabled applicant", an individual with a documented lifelong disability or static disability; (2) "Lifelong disability", an underlying neurodevelopmental or medical condition that persists across the individual's lifespan. Such conditions are nonprogressive in nature, though symptoms may be.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 173, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to accommodations for admissions tests. Section A. Chapter 173, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 173.068, to read as follows: 173.068. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Disabled applicant", an individual with a documented lifelong disability or static disability; (2) "Lifelong disability", an underlying neurodevelopmental or medical condition that persists across the individual's lifespan. Such conditions are nonprogressive in nature, though symptoms may be mitigated or managed through appropriate interventions. Lifelong disabilities include, but are not limited to, specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia, attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD); (3) "Public institution of higher education", a community college, state college, or state university located in Missouri that receives state moneys; SB 1660 (4) "Standardized applicant examination", includes, but is not limited to, the (b) American College Testing program examination (ACT); (c) Classic Learning Test (CLT); (d) Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT); (e) Law School Admission Test (LSAT); (f) Medical College Admission Test (MCAT); (g) Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT); and (h) Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT); (5) "Static disability", a nonprogressive condition in which the underlying impairment and its inherent severity remain stable over time. A static disability is …