Mo. Code Regs. tit. 15 § 50-5.010
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 24, December 16, 2024
Section 15 CSR 50-5.010 - General OrganizationPURPOSE: This regulation provides the public with a description of the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program, the methods of operations, procedures, and where the public may obtain information. This rule is adopted to fulfill the statutory requirement of section 536.023(3), RSMo.
(1) House Bill No. 349 and Senate Bill No. 86, 1st Regular Session, 101st General Assembly (2021) (effective August 28, 2021), codified at sections 135.712 through 135.719, RSMo, and sections 166.700 through 166.720, RSMo, create the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program (the program), to be administered by the treasurer or if delegated by the treasurer, by the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Board (the board). The board consists of the treasurer (who serves as chairman), the commissioner of the state Department of Higher Education, the commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the commissioner of the state Office of Administration, one (1) person appointed by the president pro tempore of the state Senate, one (1) person appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives, and one (1) person to be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The board's primary purpose is to administer the program duties the treasurer delegates to the board, and, when delegated by the treasurer, the board possesses all powers necessary to carry out and accomplish the purposes, objectives, and provisions of the statutes.(2) The program is created to promote educational opportunities and improve the quality of educational services to ensure all children receive the high-quality education to which they are entitled.(3) The public may obtain information or make submissions or requests to the Office of the State Treasurer, PO Box 210, Jefferson City, MO 65102, (573) 751-2411.Adopted by Missouri Register May 16, 2022/Volume 47, Number 10, effective 4/25/2022Amended by Missouri Register June 15, 2022/Volume 47, Number 12, effective 7/31/2022