Enacts provisions governing adult student access to virtual schools

HB 1516 allows Missouri adults aged 21 or older without a high school diploma or equivalent to enroll in virtual school programs offered by their resident school district or a charter school within that district. The bill requires school districts and charter schools to receive state funding for these students and count them in attendance calculations for state aid, while exempting them from certain reporting requirements. This directly affects adult learners seeking to complete high school through virtual education, creating a clear pathway for enrollment and funding.