HB 2408 modifies existing provisions relating to state-funded grants for services that support deaf-blind individuals and their families. Under the bill, the statutory section governing these grants (Section 161.412 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri) is repealed and replaced with a new version. The updated framework continues to authorize grants to organizations that provide direct support services—such as family advocacy, community participation assistance, and parental education—for deaf-blind children and their families, subject to appropriations.
Ultimately, the bill’s purpose is to modernize and clarify the structure and scope of financial assistance available through the state to better meet the needs of this population.