Grant Program

PURPOSE: This rule sets forth general information necessary to carry out the purpose of the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Grant Program and provides for the annual budget authority. (1) The Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Grant Program assists certified Educational Assistance Organizations (EAOs) in awarding scholarship accounts to qualifying students. (2) The treasurer may promulgate rules as necessary or desirable to carry out the provisions of the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Grant Program. The treasurer may adopt policies and operating procedures concerning its internal management of the Missouri Scholarship Accounts Grant Program. (3) Annual Budget. At or near the beginning of the program year, the treasurer shall provide the certified EAOs the anticipated budget authority for the program year. The anticipated budget authority may be increased or decreased during the program year. (4) During the program year and based upon fund availability, certified EAOs may request reimbursement of allowed expenses for qualified students. AUTHORITY: sections 135.719 and 166.710, RSMo Supp. 2025.* Original rule filed June 16, 2025, effective Jan. 30, 2026. *Original authority: 135.719, RSMo 2021, and 166.710, RSMo 2021.