The bill proposes the repeal of section 173.2505 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and enacts a new section known as the "Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment Scholarship Act." This act establishes eligibility criteria for students to receive scholarships for dual credit or dual enrollment courses. To qualify, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, Missouri residents, enrolled in an approved dual credit or dual enrollment course, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5, and demonstrate economic need through various indicators such as eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch programs or low-income public assistance. Additionally, the bill creates the "Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment Scholarship Fund," which will be funded by appropriations from the General Assembly and private donations. The scholarship will cover tuition and fees for eligible courses and reimburse mileage expenses incurred by students attending courses away from their high school. The reimbursement process requires students or their parents to maintain records of transportation, and payments will be made quarterly. The state treasurer will manage the fund, ensuring that any unspent funds at the end of the biennium do not revert to the general revenue fund.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6922H.01): 173.2505