Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 1196 — Modifies provisions relating to grants for certain workforce training programs

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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In plain language

The bill modifies workforce training program provisions and funding models for higher education in Missouri.

This bill repeals the sunset date for the Workforce Diploma Program and establishes a new funding model for public higher education institutions in Missouri. It also increases income eligibility for the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant and allows for expanded use of workforce Pell grants.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you're a worker seeking training, you may benefit from increased funding and support for your education programs.
  • Families: Families may find new opportunities for financial assistance in workforce training, enhancing career prospects.

Summary

HCS/SS/SB 1196 - This act modifies provisions relating to higher education. WORKFORCE DIPLOMA PROGRAM Current law provides for the Workforce Diploma Program to assist students with obtaining a high school diploma and developing employability and career technical skills, with such program scheduled to sunset on August 28, 2028. This act repeals the sunset. (Section 173.831) This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/SB 1207 (2026) and SS/SCS/HB 2896 (2026), and is similar to provisions in SCS/SB 1370 (2026) and HCS/HB 3239 (2026). HIGHER EDUCATION WORKFORCE POLICY PRIORITIZATION ACT This act establishes the "Missouri Higher Education Funding Policy Prioritization Act" to require the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD) to develop a funding model for public institutions of higher education. The act sets forth criteria for the funding model, which shall be aligned to meet the professional and workforce needs for the state; shall provide sustainable resources for institutions; and shall be based on the 2023 performance funding study commissioned by DHEWD. The model shall include a process for allocating core appropriations to four-year institutions, community colleges, and State Technical College of Missouri, and shall use a cost-based approach, along with a performance component, as described in the act. The model shall also establish a plan for testing and implementation. After the plan has been reviewed and consented to by two members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, as well as two senators appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the plan shall be approved by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education and submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly before October 15, 2026. DHEWD shall evaluate the effectiveness of the funding model test and submit a report to the Governor, the Speaker, and the President Pro Tempore before November 15, 2026. The funding model shall be presented to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education for final approval before December 1, 2026. However, the funding model shall not become effective unless approved by the General Assembly by concurrent resolution. For the 2028-29 fiscal year and all subsequent fiscal years, appropriations to four-year institutions, community colleges, and State Technical College of Missouri shall be in accordance with the funding model approved by the General Assembly. (Section 173.1541) This provision is substantially similar to HCS/HB 2123 (2026) and is similar to HB 1569 (2025) and HB 2905 (2024), and to a provision in SB 1121 (2026). FAST TRACK WORKFORCE INCENTIVE GRANT This act increases the maximum gross income for eligibility for the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant from $80,000 to $100,000 for taxpayers who are married filing jointly and from $40,000 to $50,000 for all other taxpayers. The definition of "eligible training provider" under such grant program is modified by specifying that an eligible training provider shall have been in continuous legal operation within the state of Missouri for no fewer than 12 consecutive months, as determined by the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. (Section 173.2553) This provision is substantially similar to HCS/HB 2151 (2026), and is similar to SB 1451 (2026), HB 2992 (2026), SB 416 (2025), HB 855 (2025), SB 1056 (2024), and HB 2278 (2024), and to a provision in SCS/HCS/HB 1569 (2024). This provision contains an emergency clause. WORKFORCE PELL GRANTS This act allows the Governor, in consultation with the Missouri Workforce Development Board, to approve all eligible workforce training programs for participation in the workforce Pell grant program. The Board shall coordinate approval of eligible workforce training programs with other state and federal workforce programs. The act also transfers the Missouri Workforce Development Board from the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. (Sections 173.2570 to 173.2573) These provisions contain an emergency clause. These provisions are substantially similar to HCS/HB 2585 (2026). JOSH NORBERG HA #1 - TRANSFERS SEVERAL SECTIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND UPDATES STATUTORY REFERENCES TO THE OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT HA #2 - MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION GOVERNING BODIES

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

33 added · 28 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 1196, the focus has shifted to establishing a "Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant," aimed at helping Missouri residents afford postsecondary education. The previous draft included additional sections related to higher education and adult education services but has been streamlined to emphasize workforce training grants instead. This change is significant because it prioritizes funding for workforce development, which can enhance job readiness and economic opportunities for citizens.

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5629S.04F SENATE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] SENATE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILLNO.
1196 AN ACT To repeal sections 173.2553, 620.511, 620.512, and 620.513, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof five new sections relating to grants for certain workforce training programs, with an emergency clause.
1196 103RD GENERALASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY SENATOR HENDERSON.
5629S.04P KRISTINAMARTIN, Secretary ANACT To repeal sections 173.2553, 620.511, 620.512, and 620.513, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof five new sections relating to grants for certain workforce training programs, with an emergency clause.
(1) "Active apprentice status", formal participation in an apprenticeship that meets any related requirements as defined by the organization providing the apprenticeship or the United States Department of Labor;
EXPLANATION-Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in this bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted in the law.
SS SB 1196 2 (1) "Active apprentice status", formal participation in an apprenticeship that meets any related requirements as defined by the organization providing the apprenticeship or the United States Department of Labor;
(a) Resulting in the award of a certificate, undergraduate degree, or other industry-recognized credential;
SS SB 1196 3 (a) Resulting in the award of a certificate, undergraduate degree, or other industry-recognized credential;
(e) Has an adjusted gross income, as reported on the FAFSA or other documentation as determined by the board, that does not exceed [eighty] one hundred thousand dollars for married filing joint taxpayers or [forty] fifty thousand dollars for all other taxpayers;
(e) Has an adjusted gross income, as reported on the FAFSA or other documentation as determined by the board, that does not exceed [eighty] one hundred thousand dollars SS SB 1196 4 for married filing joint taxpayers or [forty] fifty thousand dollars for all other taxpayers;
84 (8) "FAFSA", the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, as maintained by the United States Department of Education;
(8) "FAFSA", the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, as maintained by the United States Department of Education;
(13) "Related educational costs", direct costs incurred by an individual as part of an eligible apprenticeship program, such as, but not limited to, tools, books, and uniforms;
(13) "Related educational costs", direct costs incurred by an individual as part of an eligible SS SB 1196 5 apprenticeship program, such as, but not limited to, tools, books, and uniforms;
The coordinating board shall annually review the list of eligible programs of study and occupations relating to eligible apprenticeships and make changes to the program list as it determines appropriate.
The coordinating SS SB 1196 6 board shall annually review the list of eligible programs of study and occupations relating to eligible apprenticeships and make changes to the program list as it determines appropriate.
Grants shall be awarded in an amount equal to the actual tuition and general fees charged of an eligible student, after all federal nonloan aid, state student aid, and any other governmental student financial aid are applied.
Grants shall be awarded in an amount equal to the actual tuition and general fees charged of an eligible student, after all federal nonloan aid, state student aid, SS SB 1196 7 and any other governmental student financial aid are applied.
Persons who receive fast track grants under this section shall be required to submit proof of residency and qualifying employment to the coordinating board for higher education within thirty days of completing each twelve months of qualifying employment until the three-year employment obligation is fulfilled.
Persons who receive fast track grants under this section shall be required to submit proof of residency and qualifying employment to the coordinating board for higher education within thirty days of completing each twelve SS SB 1196 8 months of qualifying employment until the three-year employment obligation is fulfilled.
Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010, that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028.
Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010, that is created under the SS SB 1196 9 authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028.
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Consistent with the requirements of the WIOA, the governor shall designate one member of the board to be its chairperson.
Consistent SS SB 1196 10 with the requirements of the WIOA, the governor shall designate one member of the board to be its chairperson.
In order to assure objective management and oversight, the board shall not operate programs or provide services directly to eligible participants, but shall exist solely to plan, coordinate, and monitor the provisions of such programs and services.
In order to assure objective management and oversight, the board shall not operate programs or provide services directly to eligible participants, but shall exist solely to plan, coordinate, and monitor the provisions of SS SB 1196 11 such programs and services.
620.513.
SS SB 1196 12 620.513.
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Section 3101 et seq.
Section 3101, et seq., and the Carl D.
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Section 2301, et seq.
The provisions of this section shall be consistent with applicable federal rules governing the workforce Pell grant program established in section 83002 of Public Law No.
The provisions of this section shall be consistent with applicable federal rules governing the workforce Pell grant program established in section 83002 of Pub.
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Because of the importance of ensuring the receipt of federal funding, section A of this act is deemed necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, welfare, peace, and safety, and is hereby declared to be an emergency act within the meaning of the constitution, and section A of this act shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
Because of the importance of ensuring the receipt of federal funding, section A of this act is deemed SS SB 1196 13 necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, welfare, peace, and safety, and is hereby declared to be an emergency act within the meaning of the constitution, and section A of this act shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
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Action History

  1. S Bills with H Amendments

  2. HCS Voted Do Pass H Fiscal Review

  3. HCS Reported Do Pass H Fiscal Review

  4. Bill Placed on H Informal Calendar

  5. HA 1 to HCS H offered & adopted (Casteel)--(5629H06.04H)

  6. HA 2 to HCS H offered & adopted (Brown, C.)--(5629H06.05H)

  7. HCS, as amended, H adopted --(5629H.06C)

  8. H Third Read and Passed - EC defeated

  9. Referred H Fiscal Review Committee

  10. HCS Voted Do Pass H Rules - Administrative

  11. HCS Reported Do Pass H Rules - Administrative

  12. Referred H Rules - Administrative

  13. HCS Reported Do Pass H Higher Education and Workforce Development

  14. Hearing Conducted H Higher Education and Workforce Development

  15. HCS Voted Do Pass H Higher Education and Workforce Development

  16. Referred H Higher Education and Workforce Development

  17. H Second Read

  18. Voted Do Pass S Fiscal Oversight Committee

  19. Reported from S Fiscal Oversight Committee

  20. S Third Read and Passed - EC adopted

  21. H First Read

  22. Reported Truly Perfected S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee

  23. Referred S Fiscal Oversight Committee

  24. Bill Placed on Informal Calendar

  25. SS S offered & adopted (Henderson)--(5629S.04F)

  26. Perfected

  27. Reported from S Economic and Workforce Development Committee

  28. Voted Do Pass S Economic and Workforce Development Committee

  29. Hearing Conducted S Economic and Workforce Development Committee

  30. Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee

  31. S First Read

  32. Prefiled

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What does SB 1196 do?
HCS/SS/SB 1196 - This act modifies provisions relating to higher education. WORKFORCE DIPLOMA PROGRAM Current law provides for the Workforce Diploma Program to assist students with obtaining a high school diploma and developing employability and career technical skills, with such program scheduled to sunset on August 28, 2028. This act repeals the sunset. (Section 173.831) This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/SB 1207 (2026) and SS/SCS/HB 2896 (2026), and is similar to provisions in SCS/SB 1370 (2026) and HCS/HB 3239 (2026). HIGHER EDUCATION WORKFORCE POLICY PRIORITIZATION ACT This act establishes the "Missouri Higher Education Funding Policy Prioritization Act" to require the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD) to develop a funding model for public institutions of higher education. The act sets forth criteria for the funding model, which shall be aligned to meet the professional and workforce needs for the state; shall provide sustainable resources for institutions; and shall be based on the 2023 performance funding study commissioned by DHEWD. The model shall include a process for allocating core appropriations to four-year institutions, community colleges, and State Technical College of Missouri, and shall use a cost-based approach, along with a performance component, as described in the act. The model shall also establish a plan for testing and implementation. After the plan has been reviewed and consented to by two members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, as well as two senators appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the plan shall be approved by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education and submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly before October 15, 2026. DHEWD shall evaluate the effectiveness of the funding model test and submit a report to the Governor, the Speaker, and the President Pro Tempore before November 15, 2026. The funding model shall be presented to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education for final approval before December 1, 2026. However, the funding model shall not become effective unless approved by the General Assembly by concurrent resolution. For the 2028-29 fiscal year and all subsequent fiscal years, appropriations to four-year institutions, community colleges, and State Technical College of Missouri shall be in accordance with the funding model approved by the General Assembly. (Section 173.1541) This provision is substantially similar to HCS/HB 2123 (2026) and is similar to HB 1569 (2025) and HB 2905 (2024), and to a provision in SB 1121 (2026). FAST TRACK WORKFORCE INCENTIVE GRANT This act increases the maximum gross income for eligibility for the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant from $80,000 to $100,000 for taxpayers who are married filing jointly and from $40,000 to $50,000 for all other taxpayers. The definition of "eligible training provider" under such grant program is modified by specifying that an eligible training provider shall have been in continuous legal operation within the state of Missouri for no fewer than 12 consecutive months, as determined by the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. (Section 173.2553) This provision is substantially similar to HCS/HB 2151 (2026), and is similar to SB 1451 (2026), HB 2992 (2026), SB 416 (2025), HB 855 (2025), SB 1056 (2024), and HB 2278 (2024), and to a provision in SCS/HCS/HB 1569 (2024). This provision contains an emergency clause. WORKFORCE PELL GRANTS This act allows the Governor, in consultation with the Missouri Workforce Development Board, to approve all eligible workforce training programs for participation in the workforce Pell grant program. The Board shall coordinate approval of eligible workforce training programs with other state and federal workforce programs. The act also transfers the Missouri Workforce Development Board from the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. (Sections 173.2570 to 173.2573) These provisions contain an emergency clause. These provisions are substantially similar to HCS/HB 2585 (2026). JOSH NORBERG HA #1 - TRANSFERS SEVERAL SECTIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND UPDATES STATUTORY REFERENCES TO THE OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT HA #2 - MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION GOVERNING BODIES
Who sponsors SB 1196?
SB 1196 is sponsored by Mike Henderson.
What is the current status of SB 1196?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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