House Bill 349 establishes the “Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program.” This version of the bill arrived in the Missouri Senate on March 11 and was signed into law on July 14.
Senator Andrew Koenig of Manchester spoke on some benefits of the bill:
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Versions of this bill has been around for years. Opponents in the Missouri State Teachers Association say this bill will siphon money from the strained public school system.
Senator Jill Schupp of Creve Coeur says this bill will help offer students choices where to attend
Some parts of the bill will not go into effect until the 2023-24 school year.
Audio provided by the Missouri Senate
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