Creates the "Missouri Higher Education Funding Policy Prioritization Act" and creates and modifies provisions relating to higher education workforce policy prioritization

This bill creates the "Missouri Higher Education Funding Policy Prioritization Act" and changes how the state funds public colleges and universities. It directs the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development to create a new funding model by August 2026, which will focus on workforce needs, stable resources, and student success. The bill also updates the "Higher Education Academic Scholarship Program," changing scholarship amounts and eligibility criteria for students starting in the 2027-28 academic year.

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