Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1729: Establishes provisions relating to college and career readiness assessments
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1729 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes provisions relating to college and career readiness assessments. Primary sponsor: Mike Henderson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Education Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1729 - Currently, a school district is required to give students the opportunity to take the ACT WorkKeys assessment required for the National Career Readiness Certificate ("WorkKeys"), at no cost to the student, only if the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education directs a state-funded census administration of the ACT assessment or if the school district funds the administration of the ACT assessment. Under this act, a school district shall administer college and career readiness assessments, including a career readiness assessment that leads to a nationally recognized work readiness certificate, in a manner and frequency prescribed by the State Board of Education. Such assessments shall be administered to each student before the student graduates from high school. A career readiness assessment may include WorkKeys. A school district may offer additional college and career readiness assessments, at no cost to the student, by using funds appropriated by the General Assembly for such purpose. Additionally, each public institution of higher education may adopt and implement a policy to use a credential earned through WorkKeys as a transcribable credit toward the attainment of a postsecondary technical degree as recommended by the American Council on Education national guide. This act is identical to HB 3489 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Henderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
- S First Read