SB 1674 Missouri Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Requires the Governor to appoint a student representative to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education

SB 1674 requires Missouri's Governor to appoint a nonvoting student representative to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education, effective January 1, 2027. The student must be a Missouri resident not employed as an educator, meeting state residency and citizenship requirements. This representative will provide student perspectives on higher education policy but cannot vote on board decisions. The bill directly affects the board's composition by adding this new position, aiming to incorporate student input into state higher education governance. The appointment process is defined by the bill, though specific selection criteria are not detailed in the provided text.
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Introduced Feb 17, 2026 Last action Apr 16, 2026
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