COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. No.:0656H.02C Bill No.:HCS for HB 32 Subject:Elementary and Secondary Education; Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education
Type:Original Date:February 16, 2025Bill Summary:This proposal lowers the age for adult high schools from 21 to 18.
FISCAL SUMMARY
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON GENERAL REVENUE FUNDFUND AFFECTEDFY 2026FY 2027FY 2028General Revenue*$0 up to ($146,470)$0 up to ($292,940)$0 up to ($439,410)Total Estimated Net
Effect on General
Revenue$0 up to ($146,470)$0 up to ($292,940)$0 up to ($439,410)
*Cost for DESE to provide childcare services for newly eligible participants in Adult High
Schools.
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON OTHER STATE FUNDSFUND AFFECTEDFY 2026FY 2027FY 2028Total Estimated Net
Effect on Other State
Funds $0$0$0
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ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDSFUND AFFECTEDFY 2026FY 2027FY 2028Total Estimated Net
Effect on All Federal
Funds $0$0$0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE)FUND AFFECTEDFY 2026FY 2027FY 2028Total Estimated Net
Effect on FTE 000
☒ Estimated Net Effect (expenditures or reduced revenues) expected to exceed $250,000 in any
of the three fiscal years after implementation of the act or at full implementation of the act.
☐ Estimated Net Effect (savings or increased revenues) expected to exceed $250,000 in any of
the three fiscal years after implementation of the act or at full implementation of the act.
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDSFUND AFFECTEDFY 2026FY 2027FY 2028Local Government$0$0$0 L.R. No. 0656H.02C
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FISCAL ANALYSIS
ASSUMPTION
§§ 160.2700, 160.2705 and 160.2710 - Adult high school defined
Officials from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) state that
DESE currently provides childcare services to participants in Adult High Schools. Assuming the
average participation in Adult High School is 191 students/month, the average cost per child is
$639.05/month. DESE assumed a 10% increase for year one ($146,470), 20% year two
($292,940) and 30% increase year three ($439,410).
Current Contract Amount: $1,464,700
Oversight is uncertain if the costs estimated by DESE would be realized. Therefore, Oversight
will assume a range of impact of $0 up to the costs estimated by DESE.
Officials from the Department of Social Services (DSS) assume the proposal will have no fiscal
impact on their organization.
Oversight notes that in response to similar legislation from the current session (SB 426),
officials from DSS
Family Support Division (FSD) believes the costs would be negligible. Therefore, DSS assumes
the proposal will have no fiscal impact on their organization. Oversight does not have any
information to the contrary. Therefore, Oversight will reflect a zero impact in the fiscal note for
DSS.
Officials from the Department of Corrections, and the Department of Higher Education and
Workforce Development each assume the proposal will have no fiscal impact on their
respective organizations. Oversight does not have any information to the contrary. Therefore,
Oversight will reflect a zero impact in the fiscal note for these agencies.
Officials from the University of Missouri System assumed the proposal would have no fiscal
impact on their organization. Oversight does not have any information to the contrary.
Therefore, Oversight will reflect a zero impact in the fiscal note.
Oversight notes DSS presented the following information in the FY26 DSS Programs Book:
The Department of Social Services (DSS) administers funding for the Adult High School (Excel
Centers), which were bid through the Department of Education and Secondary Education L.R. No. 0656H.02C
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(DESE) and awarded to MERS Goodwill. The Excel Centers offer public high school for adults
21 and over through flexible class schedules, supportive relationships with staff, and a life coach
who works with students to find solutions for life’s challenges that could hinder progress. While
earning their diploma, students earn college credits and a variety of industry-recognized
certifications in order to increase their earning potential. Excel Centers provide a free drop-in
center for child care, transportation assistance, extended hours and year-round operations to
support students as they work toward the goal of earning a diploma.
Excel Center Enrollments:
FY 2022 1,206
FY 2023 1,310
FY 2024 1,547
Rule Promulgation
Officials from the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules assume this proposal is not
anticipated to cause a fiscal impact beyond its current appropriation.
Officials from the Office of the Secretary of State (SOS) note many bills considered by the
General Assembly include provisions allowing or requiring agencies to submit rules and
regulations to implement the act. The SOS is provided with core funding to handle a certain
amount of normal activity resulting from each year's legislative session. The fiscal impact for
this fiscal note to the SOS for Administrative Rules is less than $5,000. The SOS recognizes that
this is a small amount and does not expect that additional funding would be required to meet
these costs. However, the SOS also recognizes that many such bills may be passed by the
General Assembly in a given year and that collectively the costs may be in excess of what the
office can sustain with its core budget. Therefore, the SOS reserves the right to request funding
for the cost of supporting administrative rules requirements should the need arise based on a
review of the finally approved bills signed by the governor.
FISCAL IMPACT – State GovernmentFY 2026
(10 Mo.)
FY 2027FY 2028GENERAL REVENUECosts - DESE (§§ 160.2700 and
160.2710) Increased childcare services
p. 3
$0 up to
($146,470)
$0 up to
($292,940)
$0 up to
($439,410)
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON
GENERAL REVENUE
$0 up to
($146,470)
$0 up to
($292,940)
$0 up to
($439,410) L.R. No. 0656H.02C
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FISCAL IMPACT – Local GovernmentFY 2026
(10 Mo.)
FY 2027FY 2028$0$0$0
FISCAL IMPACT – Small Business
Small business childcare facilities could be impacted as a result of this proposal.
FISCAL DESCRIPTION
Currently to enroll in an adult high school as outline in sections 160.2700 to 160.2725 an
individual must be 21 years of age. This bill changes the age for enrollment for adult high
schools in the state to 18. (§§ 160.2700, 160.2705 and 160.2710)
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other program and would not
require additional capital improvements or rental space.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
Department of Corrections
Department of Social Services
Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
Office of the Secretary of State
University of Missouri System
Julie MorffJessica HarrisDirectorAssistant DirectorFebruary 16, 2025February 16, 2025