HCS HB 1347 -- COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION
(Myers)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Higher Education

Currently, students at all public and private colleges, except
private trade schools, are required to take an examination on the
United States and Missouri constitutions and on American history
and institutions.  This substitute eliminates the requirement for
private colleges and makes it apply only to candidates for an
associate of arts or bachelor's degree, beginning with freshmen
who enroll on or after August 28, 2007.  The substitute also
clarifies that the requirement may be satisfied by an examination
or a three-hour course and requires public institutions to report
how they are ensuring fulfillment of the requirement by
September 1, 2007, and adds rule-making authority.  The duty of
the commissioners of Higher Education and Elementary and
Secondary Education to prescribe lists of suitable textbooks is
eliminated.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2007, FY 2008, and
FY 2009.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:43 am