Education Law

340 bills
HB1607 Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex
Sponsor Rep. Hardy Billington (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/28/2026
H - Superseded by HB 1663

HB1609 Enacts provisions governing flags displayed in public school classrooms
Sponsor Rep. Hardy Billington (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1612 Requires school districts to display the Ten Commandments in each building and classroom in the school district
Sponsor Rep. Hardy Billington (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1627 Modifies provisions governing the Career and Technical Education Advisory Council
Sponsor Rep. Willard Haley (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/09/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative

HB1628 Modifies provisions relating to the department of higher education and workforce development
Sponsor Rep. Willard Haley (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
02/26/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

HB1639 Establishes the "Missouri Pathways to Access and Success Act"
Sponsor Rep. Matthew Overcast (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1640 Prohibits public institutions of higher education from accepting examination scores from testing entities that require disabled individuals to undergo comprehensive testing for disabilities that do not change over time
Sponsor Rep. Matthew Overcast (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1662 Requires public schools to provide free breakfasts and lunches to all students attending classes in such school
Sponsor Rep. Brian Seitz (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1663 Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex
Sponsor Rep. Brian Seitz (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/28/2026
S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Education

HB1698 Establishes antibullying requirements for school districts
Sponsor Rep. Mazzie Christensen (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/12/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB1701 Requires instruction in human growth and development in schools
Sponsor Rep. Mazzie Christensen (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1704 Creates the Education Freedom Act and modifies provisions relating to the assessment of public elementary and secondary schools
Sponsor Rep. Mazzie Christensen (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1722 Modifies the election date, terms of office, and term limits for members of school boards
Sponsor Rep. Richard West (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1726 Requires every school district to comply with enhanced safety and security standards
Sponsor Rep. Mike Costlow (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1744 Establishes a quality control committee for oversight and enacts education reforms
Sponsor Rep. Scott Miller (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1748 Adds provisions including gifted education pupil count for purposes of funding schools through the foundation formula
Sponsor Rep. Scott Miller (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB1757 Establishes procedures for school districts to test for gifted students
Sponsor Rep. Brenda Shields (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
05/07/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar

HB1767 Enacts the Missouri Educators and Parental Empowerment and Rights Act
Sponsor Rep. Ed Lewis (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/12/2026

HB1776 Provides matching grant moneys to assist school districts with school renovation projects
Sponsor Rep. Phil Amato (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: 3rd Reading
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1784 Changes the definition of "qualified student" for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program
Sponsor Rep. John Voss (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/22/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB1787 Requires public schools to establish the general municipal election day and the general election day as a school holiday
Sponsor Rep. Jamie Gragg (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/03/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-Elections

HB1792 Establishes the Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act
Sponsor Rep. Jim Murphy (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/26/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative

HB1841 Modifies provisions relating to sports officials, including civil liability protections and classification as special victims for criminal assault
Sponsor Rep. Sherri Gallick (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1844 Establishes a licensure compact for athletic trainers
Sponsor Rep. Sherri Gallick (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/28/2026

HB1856 Increases the cigarette tax from $0.17 per pack of 20 cigarettes to $0.27 per pack to be used for public education and health care purposes, upon voter approval
Sponsor Rep. Steve Butz (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1876 Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing
Sponsor Rep. Renee Reuter (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/04/2026
H - Superseded by HB 2115

HB1880 Prohibits public schools from selling certain caffeinated drinks to children
Sponsor Rep. Renee Reuter (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/11/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-General Laws

HB1893 Establishes immunity from civil liability for certain actions taken by private schools related to access to restrooms or changing areas
Sponsor Rep. Wendy Hausman (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/16/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Emerging Issues

HB1898 Requires publicly funded state colleges and universities to allow medical marijuana use on campus
Sponsor Rep. Adrian Plank (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1905 Changes a pilot agricultural education program in elementary schools to a statewide program
Sponsor Rep. Adrian Plank (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/22/2026
H - Superseded by HB 2097

HB1922 Authorizes income tax deductions for educators and first responders
Sponsor Rep. Marty Joe Murray (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1934 Establishes the "College Admission and Financial Aid Letter Consistency Task Force"
Sponsor Rep. Marla Smith (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1937 Expands the definition of special victim to include sports officials at a sporting event
Sponsor Rep. Donna Barnes (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1938 Establishes the offenses of harassment of a school or recreation athletic official and entry or remaining on site of a school or recreation athletic contest after being forbidden
Sponsor Rep. Donna Barnes (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1965 Modifies provisions relating to athletic trainers
Sponsor Rep. Tara Peters (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/05/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-Health and Mental Health

HB1973 Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex
Sponsor Rep. Bennie Cook (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/28/2026
H - Superseded by HB 1663

HB1994 Requires school districts to display the Ten Commandments in each instructional building in the school district
Sponsor Rep. Bill Irwin (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1998 Prohibits educational institutions from using state funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion purposes
Sponsor Rep. Mark Meirath (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
H - Removed from House Hearing Agenda - 1/28/26 - 2:30 pm - HR 7 - House-Legislative Review

HB2048 Requires the state board of education to provide for a transition to a special administrative board for certain unaccredited school districts
Sponsor Rep. Marlene Terry (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2049 Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing
Sponsor Rep. Marlene Terry (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: Filed
Last Action
01/08/2026
H - Read Second Time

HB2050 Requires school superintendents of certain school districts to reside within the school district
Sponsor Rep. Marlene Terry (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2051 Modifies positions governing school administrators
Sponsor Rep. Marlene Terry (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2061 Provides protections against discrimination and antisemitism in public schools and public postsecondary educational institutions
Sponsor Rep. George Hruza (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Passed Into Law
Last Action
04/23/2026
G - Signed by the Governor

HB2062 Modifies provisions relating to higher education tuition
Sponsor Rep. Wick Thomas (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2074 Creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans' Dependents Tuition Waiver" to provide college tuition waivers for the children, stepchildren, and spouses of certain veterans
Sponsor Rep. Brandon Phelps (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2078 Changes provisions governing school superintendent salaries
Sponsor Rep. Ben Keathley (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2091 Modifies provisions relating to school employee retirement systems
Sponsor Rep. Aaron Crossley (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2095 Modifies the total cost of living adjustments for members of the Public School Retirement System and the Public Education Employee Retirement System
Sponsor Rep. Willard Haley (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/31/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Pensions

HB2097 Changes a pilot agricultural education program in elementary schools to a statewide program
Sponsor Rep. John Martin (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
05/14/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Fiscal Review

HB2110 Establishes procedures authorizing certain school districts to detach from a community college district upon voter approval
Sponsor Rep. Michael Davis (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2112 Establishes the "Missouri Teachers Matter Grant Program"
Sponsor Rep. Kathy Steinhoff (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2115 Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing
Sponsor Rep. Peggy McGaugh (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/23/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative

HB2116 Modifies provisions governing contributions to qualified tuition programs
Sponsor Rep. Bill Owen (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/12/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Financial Institutions

HB2120 Establishes antibullying requirements for school districts
Sponsor Rep. John Black (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/28/2026
S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education

HB2121 Enacts the "Missouri Religious Liberty in Schools Awareness Act"
Sponsor Rep. John Black (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2123 Modifies provisions governing funding for higher education
Sponsor Rep. John Black (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/15/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative

HB2126 Modifies provisions governing school administrator evaluations and contracts
Sponsor Rep. Brad Banderman (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/16/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2129 Modifies provisions governing charter school compliance with educational requirements
Sponsor Rep. Mark Boyko (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2130 Changes the definition of a "qualified school" for purposes of the Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts program
Sponsor Rep. Mark Boyko (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2144 Increases the Public School Retirement System (PSRS) one-time death benefit payment to $10,000 for retiree member deaths arising on or after August 28, 2026
Sponsor Rep. Bob Bromley (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/10/2026
H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing - 03/11/2026, 3:00 PM - House-Pensions, HR 6

HB2151 Modifies provisions governing the fast track workforce incentive grant
Sponsor Rep. Travis Wilson (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/29/2026

HB2154 Enacts provisions governing adult student access to virtual schools
Sponsor Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2157 Enacts provisions requiring school districts to develop policies for released-time courses
Sponsor Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2158 Modifies provisions of the "Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program" tax credit
Sponsor Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/12/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2172 Provides procedures for making real property available for school purposes to charter schools and school districts
Sponsor Rep. Marlene Terry (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/03/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Emerging Issues

HB2183 Bans using seclusion to confine a student
Sponsor Rep. Ian Mackey (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2185 Modifies provisions governing qualified students who receive Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program grants
Sponsor Rep. Ian Mackey (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2195 Establishes the "Missouri Integrated Safe Driving Program"
Sponsor Rep. Rodger Reedy (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/31/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Legislative

HB2197 Modifies provisions governing school administrator evaluations and contracts
Sponsor Rep. Martin Jacobs (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/16/2026
H - Superseded by HB 2126

HB2209 Modifies provisions governing civics instruction in schools
Sponsor Rep. Louis Riggs (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2210 Establishes a fund for matching school district expenditures of reserve moneys to increase teacher salaries
Sponsor Rep. Louis Riggs (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2211 Enacts provisions governing development of the workforce
Sponsor Rep. Louis Riggs (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2217 Establishes transparency requirements for textbooks and curricula
Sponsor Rep. Louis Riggs (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2230 Establishes provisions relating to instructional methods in schools
Sponsor Rep. Tricia Byrnes (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
05/07/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar

HB2238 Creates the "Hayes Act" governing school meals
Sponsor Rep. Marty Joe Murray (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2242 Provides a state supplement for public schools to hire a school nurse and a mental health professional
Sponsor Rep. Yolanda Young (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2251 Establishes the "Missouri Free School Meals Program" to reimburse schools for providing free breakfasts and lunches to all students
Sponsor Rep. Jaclyn Zimmermann (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2252 Establishes the "Missouri Teachers Classroom Supply Assistance Program"
Sponsor Rep. Jaclyn Zimmermann (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2271 Prohibits commercial services that provide a user with work submitted for educational credit in the user's name
Sponsor Rep. Ed Lewis (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2272 Modifies provisions governing certificates of license to teach
Sponsor Rep. Ed Lewis (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2274 Adopts the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact"
Sponsor Rep. Ed Lewis (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
03/12/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

HB2278 Establishes the "Interscholastic Athletic Activities Appeals Board" within the department of elementary and secondary education to hear appeals after the activities association appeals process has been exhausted
Sponsor Rep. Bennie Cook (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/14/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Legislative

HB2303 Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to develop a curriculum on personal finance to be used by school districts
Sponsor Rep. Philip Oehlerking (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/09/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative

HB2304 Establishes written parental consent requirements for individualized education programs (IEPs)
Sponsor Rep. Philip Oehlerking (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/27/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Legislative

HB2317 Requires the observation of Black History Month in school districts
Sponsor Rep. Mark Sharp (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2331 Allows students to apply sunscreen at school
Sponsor Rep. Mark Boyko (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2335 Modifies provisions governing school employee training requirements
Sponsor Rep. Ann Kelley (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/30/2026
S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education

HB2341 Requires certain public schools to offer breakfast after the bell
Sponsor Rep. Raychel Proudie (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2342 Requires all new playground areas and surfaces to comply with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and relevant regulations issued by the United States Department of Justice
Sponsor Rep. Raychel Proudie (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/24/2026
H - Voted Do Pass as substituted - House-Children and Families

HB2367 Modifies provisions governing community college degree programs in certain workforce fields when labor shortages exists
Sponsor Rep. Jeff Vernetti (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2379 Modifies provisions relating to sales taxes for early childhood services
Sponsor Rep. Cecelie Williams (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/04/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Ways and Means

HB2390 Modifies provisions governing physical activity in schools
Sponsor Rep. Marty Joe Murray (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2393 Provides protections against discrimination and antisemitism in public schools and public postsecondary educational institutions
Sponsor Rep. Ian Mackey (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2396 Modifies provisions relating to teacher retirement
Sponsor Rep. Bob Bromley (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/25/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2403 Provides for a transfer board to be responsible for handling appeals of decisions made by statewide activities associations
Sponsor Rep. Mark Meirath (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/12/2026
H - Superseded by HB 2278

HB2404 Prohibits a political subdivision from adopting policies for property transferred by political subdivisions from being used for lawful education purposes by a charter school
Sponsor Rep. George Hruza (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
05/07/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar

HB2408 Modifies provisions governing grants to deaf-blind individuals and families
Sponsor Rep. Brenda Shields (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
05/05/2026

HB2420 Authorizes the establishment of a charter school in any school district
Sponsor Rep. Cathy Jo Loy (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2428 Changes provisions governing charter schools
Sponsor Rep. Ben Keathley (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2442 Modifies provisions governing responsibilities of the department of elementary and secondary education
Sponsor Rep. Cathy Jo Loy (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: Filed
Last Action
12/18/2025
H - Withdrawn

HB2443 Modifies provisions governing degrees offered by institutions of postsecondary education
Sponsor Rep. Cathy Jo Loy (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2447 Modifies provisions governing compulsory school attendance
Sponsor Rep. Mark Boyko (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2448 Authorizes the establishment of charter schools in school districts in Cass County
Sponsor Rep. Michael Davis (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2449 Establishes the "Missouri Parental Choice Tax Credit Act" relating to a tax credit for certain educational expenses
Sponsor Rep. Michael Davis (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2476 Modifies provisions governing state aid provided to schools
Sponsor Rep. Ed Lewis (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2487 Modifies provisions relating to higher education tuition
Sponsor Rep. Emily Weber (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2499 Establishes provisions relating to purpose-built student housing
Sponsor Rep. Kathy Steinhoff (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2500 Repeals provisions authorizing the establishment of charter schools in Boone County
Sponsor Rep. Kathy Steinhoff (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2502 Modifies provisions governing the transfer and archive of student records
Sponsor Rep. Ann Kelley (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/11/2026
H - Voted Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative

HB2504 Modifies provisions relating to school protection officers
Sponsor Rep. Keith Elliott (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/10/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Rules-Administrative

HB2506 Requires the office of childhood to design and develop placards that include a QR code containing a link to a child care facility's complaint investigations and inspection reports
Sponsor Rep. Mark Matthiesen (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/23/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Legislative

HB2510 Establishes the Missouri Critical Minerals Development and Security Act and requires coordination between DNR, DED, and Dept of Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sponsor Rep. Mike Steinmeyer (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/03/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-Higher Education and Workforce Development

HB2533 Modifies provisions governing absences from school
Sponsor Rep. Chanel Mosley (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2534 Requires teacher education programs to provide credit hours and licensed teachers to participate in professional development regarding social and emotional learning and in social work
Sponsor Rep. Chanel Mosley (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2539 Modifies provisions governing accountability measures for elementary and secondary schools
Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Patterson (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2565 Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex
Sponsor Rep. Jeff Myers (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2573 Repeals provisions authorizing the establishment of charter schools in Boone County
Sponsor Rep. David Tyson Smith (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2577 Modifies provisions governing community college degree programs in certain workforce fields when labor shortages exists
Sponsor Rep. Brad Banderman (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2580 Prohibits public school staff members from encouraging students in their social transition to being perceived as a member of the opposite biological sex
Sponsor Rep. Jeff Coleman (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2581 Requires instruction on human sexuality and development in schools
Sponsor Rep. Bob Titus (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2584 Creates and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education
Sponsor Rep. Pattie Mansur (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2585 Modifies provisions relating to grants for certain workforce training programs
Sponsor Rep. David Casteel (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/23/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Legislative

HB2591 Modifies provisions relating to clinical fellowships required for licensure as a speech-language pathologist
Sponsor Rep. Melanie Stinnett (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/29/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar

HB2604 Establishes transfer procedures to nonresident districts for students in public schools
Sponsor Rep. Brad Pollitt (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2613 Establishes the "Missouri Free School Meals Program" to reimburse schools for providing free breakfasts and lunches to all students
Sponsor Rep. Stephanie Hein (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2625 Modifies provisions governing state aid to school districts with an operating levy for school purposes of at least one dollar and fifty cents
Sponsor Rep. Tim Taylor (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026

HB2653 Allows students to apply sunscreen at school
Sponsor Rep. George Hruza (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2680 Requires career and technical education programs to offer courses leading to insurance licensing and certification
Sponsor Rep. Michael Johnson (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2682 Renames the "Missouri Student Religious Liberties Act" the "Missouri Safeguarding Personal Expression at K-12 Schools (SPEAKS) Act" and creates provisions safeguarding students' political and ideological expression at public schools
Sponsor Rep. Darin Chappell (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/30/2026
S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education

HB2685 Designates the week of September 24th to 30th each year as "Historically Black College and University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Week"
Sponsor Rep. Michael Johnson (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2697 Changes the definition of "qualified student" for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program
Sponsor Rep. Michael Davis (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2704 Establishes procedures for school districts to test for gifted students
Sponsor Rep. George Hruza (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2705 Modifies provisions governing contributions to qualified tuition programs
Sponsor Rep. George Hruza (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: Filed
Last Action
01/08/2026
H - Read Second Time

HB2710 Modifies provisions governing accountability measures for elementary and secondary schools
Sponsor Rep. Dane Diehl (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
05/07/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar

HB2720 Modifies provisions relating to the age for school entry
Sponsor Rep. Melissa Douglas (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/18/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2721 Establishes the "Success for Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education Act"
Sponsor Rep. Melissa Douglas (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: Filed
Last Action
02/23/2026
H - Withdrawn

HB2722 Establishes the "Success for Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education Act"
Sponsor Rep. Melissa Douglas (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/21/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative

HB2723 Creates and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education
Sponsor Rep. Melissa Douglas (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: Filed
Last Action
01/08/2026
H - Read Second Time

HB2739 Prohibits public school districts and charter schools from membership in or payment of dues to certain statewide activities associations
Sponsor Rep. Jeff Knight (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2740 Establishes a Pediatric Disease Task Force
Sponsor Rep. Mike Steinmeyer (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
05/07/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar

HB2744 Requires instruction on human growth and development in schools
Sponsor Rep. Bob Titus (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2748 Modifies requirements for physical education in schools
Sponsor Rep. Bishop Davidson (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/28/2026
S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education

HB2772 Establishes the "Youth Workforce Development Program"
Sponsor Rep. Stephanie Boykin (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2773 Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing
Sponsor Rep. Stephanie Boykin (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2776 Establishes provisions relating to the granting of certain teaching certificates
Sponsor Rep. Willard Haley (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/04/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2778 Modifies requirements for childcare reimbursement
Sponsor Rep. Stephanie Hein (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2782 Modifies provisions relating to retirement systems
Sponsor Rep. Marlon Anderson (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2810 Requires school districts to allow youth organizations to provide information, services, and activities to students
Sponsor Rep. John Voss (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2827 Modifies provisions relating to corporal punishment in schools
Sponsor Rep. Jo Doll (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2839 Modifies provisions governing a high school examination on American history, institutions, and civics
Sponsor Rep. Richard West (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2841 Modifies provisions governing the Missouri assessment program test
Sponsor Rep. Richard West (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2849 Requires newly purchased or contracted school buses of a school district to be zero-emission vehicles, beginning January 1, 2037
Sponsor Rep. Anthony Ealy (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2857 Enacts provisions governing United States founding documents displayed in public schools
Sponsor Rep. Mike Costlow (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2860 Modifies and establishes provisions relating to elementary and secondary education
Sponsor Rep. Tricia Byrnes (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2866 Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions governing elementary and secondary education
Sponsor Rep. Dane Diehl (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2867 Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to develop a curriculum on personal finance to be used by school districts
Sponsor Rep. Chanel Mosley (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/23/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Financial Institutions

HB2872 Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to literacy of elementary school students
Sponsor Rep. Cathy Jo Loy (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
05/07/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar

HB2875 Requires school districts and charter schools to notify parents if schools use tutoring services or programs owned by a foreign entity
Sponsor Rep. Brandon Phelps (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2878 Modifies provisions governing the school calendar
Sponsor Rep. Jamie Gragg (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/05/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2887 Establishes the "Missouri Healthy Schools Act" and prohibits public schools from serving, selling, or allowing a third party to sell ultraprocessed food during the school day
Sponsor Rep. Holly Jones (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2896 Modifies provisions relating to the governing bodies of certain public institutions of higher education
Sponsor Rep. Chris Brown (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Passed Into Law
Last Action
07/13/2026
G - Signed by the Governor

HB2900 Modifies provisions governing Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts
Sponsor Rep. Melissa Douglas (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2909 Requires instruction on human sexuality and development in schools
Sponsor Rep. Cathy Jo Loy (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2911 Modifies provisions of the Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act
Sponsor Rep. Ann Kelley (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2913 Establishes provisions providing teachers with immunity if the teacher intervenes in incidents involving violence
Sponsor Rep. Bill Irwin (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/30/2026
S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education

HB2914 Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to literacy of elementary school students
Sponsor Rep. Ed Lewis (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2918 Establishes the "Cronkite Journalistic Standards and New Voices Act" to protect the freedom of press in school-sponsored media
Sponsor Rep. Scott Miller (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/12/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2942 Adds requirements for providing public school financial information to the public
Sponsor Rep. Mike Jones (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2949 Establishes the "Sudden Cardiac Arrest Screening Act"
Sponsor Rep. Jo Doll (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2965 Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to develop a curriculum on Black history and Black literature to be used by school districts
Sponsor Rep. LaKeySha Bosley (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/08/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2973 Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex
Sponsor Rep. Lisa Durnell (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2978 Limits the use of technology for student learning practices in elementary schools
Sponsor Rep. Marlene Terry (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/18/2026
H - Superseded by HB 2230

HB2992 Modifies provisions governing the "Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant"
Sponsor Rep. Ed Lewis (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3001 Establishes and modifies provisions relating to school districts
Sponsor Rep. Chad Perkins (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3005 Establishes provisions relating to the reconsideration of materials in a public library or public school library
Sponsor Rep. Doyle Justus (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: Perfected
Last Action
05/13/2026
H - Dropped from Calendar - Pursuant to House Rule 47

HB3022 Modifies provisions governing Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts
Sponsor Rep. Betsy Fogle (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3024 Modifies provisions governing mental health efforts in public schools
Sponsor Rep. Tonya Rush (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3025 Requires school districts to provide "period products" at no cost in charter schools and public middle and high schools
Sponsor Rep. Tonya Rush (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3031 Modifies provisions governing certificates of license to teach
Sponsor Rep. Connie Steinmetz (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3037 Modifies provisions of the "Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program" tax credit
Sponsor Rep. Bill Allen (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/11/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Legislative

HB3069 Establishes and modifies provisions relating to school districts
Sponsor Rep. John Simmons (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/10/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-Legislative Review

HB3077 Requires school districts to develop instructional materials regarding the responsible use of social media
Sponsor Rep. Melissa Schmidt (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/10/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Children and Families

HB3079 Allows speech-language pathologists employed by a public school to qualify for benefits under the Public Schools Retirement System of Missouri
Sponsor Rep. Louis Riggs (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3102 Modifies provisions relating to programs offered by public institutions of higher education
Sponsor Rep. John Voss (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3121 Establishes the "Missouri Free School Meals Program" to reimburse schools for providing free breakfasts and lunches to all students and a tax deduction for persons or entities that donate to a fund that reimburses schools for free school meals
Sponsor Rep. Melissa Douglas (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3122 Requires charter schools to obtain a certificate of need issued by the State board of education in order to be eligible to operate
Sponsor Rep. Marty Joe Murray (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3123 Modifies provisions relating to age for school entry
Sponsor Rep. Marty Joe Murray (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: Filed
Last Action
01/29/2026
H - Read Second Time

HB3134 Requires the POST commission to accept a diploma received from the United States Army Military Police School as credit to qualify to sit for the Missouri peace officer standards and training examination
Sponsor Rep. Cecelie Williams (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3135 Creates new fire safety requirements for doors in public schools
Sponsor Rep. Adrian Plank (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3137 Requires school districts and charter schools to offer students who are at least seventeen years and six months of age the opportunity to register to vote
Sponsor Rep. Tiffany Price (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3139 Establishes additional requirements for computer science courses in schools
Sponsor Rep. Kem Smith (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3140 Provides for mileage reimbursements for dual enrollment courses for college credit
Sponsor Rep. Kem Smith (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3141 Modifies provisions governing student attendance data reported for school accreditation processes
Sponsor Rep. Kem Smith (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3149 Modifies provisions relating to sales taxes for early childhood education services
Sponsor Rep. Brad Christ (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3170 Creates provisions relating to the powers of the curators of the University of Missouri in the health care industry
Sponsor Rep. Jeff Knight (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/12/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative

HB3174 Establishes provisions relating to emergency responses in schools
Sponsor Rep. Doyle Justus (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/23/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Legislative

HB3188 Establishes the Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act
Sponsor Rep. Melissa Schmidt (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: Filed
Last Action
02/04/2026
H - Withdrawn

HB3201 Requires schools that receive state funds to give students excused absences for attending scheduled elections with their parents
Sponsor Rep. Ken Jamison (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3208 Modifies provisions relating to certain public school retirement systems boards of trustees
Sponsor Rep. Barry Hovis (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/03/2026
H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing - 03/04/2026, 4:00 PM - House - Pensions, HR 6

HB3221 Prohibits state funding for low-earning outcome degree programs
Sponsor Rep. David Casteel (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/07/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-Higher Education and Workforce Development

HB3222 Requires a school district or charter school to terminate employment if an employee who is being investigated for sexual misconduct attempts to resign
Sponsor Rep. Raychel Proudie (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3228 Establishes provisions providing teachers with immunity if the teacher intervenes in incidents involving violence
Sponsor Rep. Kathy Steinhoff (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/25/2026
H - Superseded by HB 2913

HB3235 Modifies and repeals provisions relating to duties of the joint committee on education
Sponsor Rep. Ed Lewis (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3238 Modifies and establishes provisions relating to elementary and secondary education
Sponsor Rep. Renee Reuter (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/26/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Local Government

HB3239 Establishes and modifies provisions relating to adult education
Sponsor Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/21/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

HB3250 Requires schools to create a policy requiring parent permission for students to participate in protest activities
Sponsor Rep. Mike McGirl (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3275 Modifies and establishes provisions relating to moneys in school funds
Sponsor Rep. Louis Riggs (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3279 Modifies provisions relating to the Missouri community service commission
Sponsor Rep. Brenda Shields (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Passed Into Law
Last Action
07/13/2026
G - Signed by the Governor

HB3281 Establishes provisions relating to software accountability for education
Sponsor Rep. Tricia Byrnes (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3309 Establishes provisions relating to protest activities
Sponsor Rep. Brian Seitz (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3310 Modifies the required school year start date for school districts in which a charter school operates
Sponsor Rep. Wick Thomas (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3311 Modifies and establishes provisions relating to school libraries
Sponsor Rep. Wick Thomas (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3322 Modifies provisions relating to educational stability for a child in foster care
Sponsor Rep. Wendy Hausman (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/14/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Children and Families

HB3332 Modifies provisions relating to employment benefits for first responders
Sponsor Rep. Mark Matthiesen (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/01/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Rules-Administrative

HB3359 Authorizes tax credits for certain donations to STEAM or robotics programs in local schools
Sponsor Rep. Louis Riggs (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/28/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-Higher Education and Workforce Development

HB3373 Establishes a liaison for postsecondary education for homeless pupils within the department of higher education and workforce development
Sponsor Rep. Melissa Douglas (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3391 Modifies provisions relating to admission of nonresident students
Sponsor Rep. Cameron Parker (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3403 Creates a new state holiday for election day and requires colleges and universities to close unless used as a polling place
Sponsor Rep. Eric Woods (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3416 Establishes the "Strengthening HBCUs Act"
Sponsor Rep. LaKeySha Bosley (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/07/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-Higher Education and Workforce Development

HB3432 Changes the amounts for liability insurance and liability limits for tort claims against the state, a political subdivision, or a public entity
Sponsor Rep. Michael Burton (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3439 Modifies provisions relating to eligibility of firefighters for a program that provides free college tuition for public safety personnel
Sponsor Rep. Peggy McGaugh (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/21/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-Crime and Public Safety

HB3445 Establishes provisions relating to licensed child care facilities
Sponsor Rep. Melissa Schmidt (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3461 Modifies provisions relating to eligibility for a program that provides free college tuition for public safety personnel
Sponsor Rep. Nick Kimble (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3473 Modifies provisions relating to grants for certain workforce training programs
Sponsor Rep. Sherri Gallick (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3480 Modifies provisions relating to eligibility of firefighters for a program that provides free college tuition for public safety personnel
Sponsor Rep. Mitch Boggs (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/21/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-Crime and Public Safety

HB3482 Modifies provisions relating to the eligibility criteria for the access Missouri financial assistance program
Sponsor Rep. Brad Pollitt (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3483 Requires the general assembly to create educational resources for civic education in Missouri
Sponsor Rep. Raychel Proudie (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/08/2026
H - Superseded by HB 3532

HB3485 Authorizes private school students to participate in extracurricular activities at public schools under certain conditions
Sponsor Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3488 Establishes provisions relating to students at risk of suicide or self-harm
Sponsor Rep. Cecelie Williams (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3489 Establishes provisions relating to college and career readiness assessments
Sponsor Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/15/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB3490 Modifies provisions for local historic preservation
Sponsor Rep. Mike Jones (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/26/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Commerce

HB3495 Bans using seclusion to confine a student
Sponsor Rep. Louis Riggs (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3511 Modifies provisions relating to charter schools
Sponsor Rep. Doug Clemens (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB3532 Requires the general assembly to create educational resources for civic education in Missouri
Sponsor Rep. Brad Pollitt (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/21/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative

HB3534 Requires all new playground areas and surfaces to comply with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and relevant regulations issued by the United States Department of Justice
Sponsor Rep. Holly Jones (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/25/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Rules-Administrative

HB3540 Creates the journaling for joy mental wellness program
Sponsor Rep. Renee Reuter (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HJR114 Proposes a constitutional amendment to assert the right of parents to participate in and direct the education of their children free from government interference
Sponsor Rep. Mike Costlow (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HJR129 Proposes a constitutional amendment that Increases the debt limit for school districts
Sponsor Rep. Brad Pollitt (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HJR137 Proposes a constitutional amendment that adds employees of school districts to the list of allowed employment for members of the general assembly
Sponsor Rep. Mark Sharp (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HJR171 Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing school districts to include governmental entity property owned for development or redevelopment purposes in calculations of assessed valuation for school district indebtedness purposes
Sponsor Rep. Bill Falkner (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/03/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Legislative Review

SB839 Moves school board elections to the November general election
Sponsor Sen. Mike Cierpiot (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026

SB855 Requires the State Board of Education to convene a work group to develop a curriculum framework of instruction on the dehumanization of marginalized groups
Sponsor Sen. Brian Williams (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB863 Establishes the "Interscholastic Athletic Oversight Commission", a board of directors appointed by the Governor to hear appeals of certain decisions made by statewide activities associations
Sponsor Sen. Jason Bean (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Passed Into Law
Last Action
07/09/2026
G - Signed by the Governor

SB867 Requires certain financial information regarding the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program to be posted semi-annually on the Missouri Accountability Portal
Sponsor Sen. Doug Beck (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB874 Requires public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students
Sponsor Sen. Angela Mosley (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB886 Creates the "Keep Our Schools Safe Act" regarding school safety
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/29/2026
S - Removed from Senate Hearing Agenda - 1/29/26 - 9:30 am - SCR 2 - Senate-Education

SB892 Requires the State Board of Education to cause its annual report to be published on the website of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Sponsor Sen. Jill Carter (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/17/2026
S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Education

SB898 Provides for the establishment of an early education school district in St. Louis County
Sponsor Sen. Tracy McCreery (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB906 Creates, modifies, and repeals provisions relating to student transfers to nonresident districts
Sponsor Sen. David Gregory (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/10/2026
S - Superseded by SB 971

SB909 Renames the "Missouri Student Religious Liberties Act" the "Missouri Safeguarding Personal Expression at K-12 Schools (SPEAKS) Act" and creates provisions safeguarding students' political and ideological expression at public schools
Sponsor Sen. Brad Hudson (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/29/2026
S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education

SB923 Repeals provisions authorizing the establishment of charter schools in Boone County
Sponsor Sen. Stephen Webber (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB939 Modifies provisions relating to the governing bodies of certain public institutions of higher education
Sponsor Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB948 Provides that parents shall have the fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their children free from government interference
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/02/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar

SB962 Requires schools that receive state funds to give students excused absences for attending scheduled elections with their parents
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB963 Requires school districts and charter schools to offer students who are 17 1/2 years old the opportunity to register to vote
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB966 Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to ensure that safety assessments are conducted on all public schools located in St. Louis City or St. Louis County
Sponsor Sen. Angela Mosley (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB967 Establishes the Black History Education and Awareness Act and designates the first week in February as Black History Week
Sponsor Sen. Angela Mosley (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/22/2026
S - Removed from Senate Hearing Agenda - 4/23/26 - 9:30 am - SCR 2 - Senate-Education

SB971 Establishes provisions relating to student transfers to nonresident districts
Sponsor Sen. Curtis Trent (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/03/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar

SB978 Requires school districts and charter schools to provide instruction on human growth and development
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/10/2026
S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education

SB992 Repeals provisions relating to the statewide assessment system
Sponsor Sen. Mike Henderson (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB998 Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program
Sponsor Sen. Brad Hudson (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/23/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar

SB1002 Creates and modifies provisions relating to elections submitted to the people by a school board of any school district located in St. Charles County
Sponsor Sen. Adam Schnelting (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Passed Into Law
Last Action
07/13/2026
G - Signed by the Governor

SB1014 Modifies the "Jason Flatt/Avery Reine Cantor Act" and repeals and modifies provisions relating to mental health efforts in public schools
Sponsor Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1028 Establishes provisions regarding elementary and secondary education
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1029 Creates and modifies provisions relating to education
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/10/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar

SB1040 Authorizes a sales tax for special educational services
Sponsor Sen. Steven Roberts (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1041 Authorizes a property tax for special educational services
Sponsor Sen. Steven Roberts (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1045 Requires certain topics in Native American and African American history to be included in the seventh through twelfth grade history curriculum in public schools
Sponsor Sen. Angela Mosley (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1046 Modifies provisions relating to special administrative boards for unaccredited school districts
Sponsor Sen. Angela Mosley (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1048 Creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans' Dependents Tuition Waiver" to provide college tuition waivers for the children, stepchildren, and spouses of certain veterans
Sponsor Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/09/2026
S - Committee hearing cancelled - 2/10/26 - 9:00 am - SCR 1 - Senate-Veterans and Military Affairs

SB1051 Creates provisions relating to protections against discrimination in educational settings
Sponsor Sen. Curtis Trent (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/10/2026
S - Voted Do Pass - Senate-Education

SB1071 Modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program
Sponsor Sen. David Gregory (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1085 Prohibits public school staff members from encouraging students in their social transition to being perceived as a gender different from their biological sex
Sponsor Sen. Joe Nicola (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/13/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar

SB1090 Requires charter schools to obtain a certificate of need issued by the State Board of Education in order to be eligible to operate
Sponsor Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1097 Prohibits the establishment of new charter schools in St. Louis City beginning August 28, 2026
Sponsor Sen. Karla May (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1121 Creates the "Missouri Higher Education Funding Policy Prioritization Act" and creates and modifies provisions relating to higher education workforce policy prioritization
Sponsor Sen. Curtis Trent (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/24/2026
S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Education

SB1123 Modifies provisions relating to providing explicit sexual material to a student
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1130 Prohibits state colleges and universities from employing individuals or engaging contractors who hold H-1B nonimmigrant status
Sponsor Sen. Jill Carter (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/24/2026
S - Removed from Senate Hearing Agenda - 2/24/26 - 8:00 am - Senate Lounge - Senate-Education

SB1136 Establishes provisions relating to the reconsideration of materials in a public library or public school library
Sponsor Sen. Mike Henderson (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1155 Establishes the "Missouri Respond, Innovate, Succeed and Empower (RISE) Act" relating to accommodations for students with disabilities at public institutions of higher education
Sponsor Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1163 Authorizes a tax credit for certain educational expenses
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1165 Requires school districts to establish a policy allowing students to be excused from class to receive religious or moral instruction off school property
Sponsor Sen. Mike Moon (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1172 Establishes the "Cronkite New Voices Act" to protect the freedom of press in school-sponsored media
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1185 Moves school board elections to the November general election
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1192 Prohibits higher education accrediting agencies from considering diversity, equity, and inclusion practices
Sponsor Sen. Ben Brown (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/12/2026
S - Removed from Senate Hearing Agenda - 3/24/26 - 8:00 am - Senate Lounge - Senate-Education

SB1194 Establishes new accountability measures for public schools, charter schools, school districts, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Sponsor Sen. Ben Brown (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/24/2026
S - Superseded by SB 1653

SB1196 Modifies provisions relating to grants for certain workforce training programs
Sponsor Sen. Mike Henderson (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: 3rd Reading
Last Action
05/14/2026
H - Emergency clause Defeated - Y-2 N-132

SB1198 Requires public schools to provide instruction in human growth and development
Sponsor Sen. David Gregory (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1207 Requires the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority to file its annual financial report with the Joint Committee on Education
Sponsor Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/28/2026
S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education

SB1228 Modifies provisions relating to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1238 Creates provisions relating to instruction on the positive impacts of religion on American history
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/17/2026
S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Education

SB1258 Modifies the retirement allowance multiplier for certain members of the Public School Retirement System
Sponsor Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026

SB1270 Requires public schools and charter schools to provide free feminine hygiene products to female students in grades 4-12
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1271 Creates and modifies provisions relating to lactation accommodations in public schools and charter schools
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1273 Establishes provisions relating to school property
Sponsor Sen. Curtis Trent (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1276 Creates new provisions relating to discrimination in public entities
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1278 Prohibits elementary and secondary schools and institutions of postsecondary education from being members of athletic organizations that allow students to use performance enhancing drugs
Sponsor Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1290 Establishes the "Missouri Healthy Schools Act" and prohibits public schools from serving, selling, or allowing a third party to sell ultraprocessed food during the school day
Sponsor Sen. Brad Hudson (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1300 Creates and modifies provisions relating to school safety
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/10/2026
S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Education

SB1314 Authorizes parents to choose the school that their children attend
Sponsor Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1315 Establishes provisions relating to student surveys
Sponsor Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/09/2026
S - Voted Do Pass - Senate-Government Efficiency

SB1316 Prohibits diversity-equity-inclusion requirements in school districts and charter schools
Sponsor Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1334 Establishes the Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act prohibiting discussion of certain topics by school personnel
Sponsor Sen. Mike Moon (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1341 Authorizes a tax credit for certain educational expenses
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1351 Creates and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education and establishes the "Student Screen-Time Standards Act", "Framework on Classroom Use of Screens Council", "Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act", and "Missouri Integrated Safe Driving Program"
Sponsor Sen. Joe Nicola (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/12/2026
H - ** REVISED for TIME and LOCATION ** - 5/13/26 - 9:30 am - HR 1 - House-Rules-Legislative

SB1353 Requires school districts to include the amount expended for legal services in their Annual Secretary of the Board Report
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1364 Requires the Governor to appoint a board of directors to oversee any statewide activities association that facilitates interscholastic activities for secondary school students
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1370 Modifies the "Workforce Diploma Program" and establishes new provisions regarding adult eligibility for virtual school courses and programs
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/10/2026
S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education

SB1378 Authorizes school districts and charter schools to provide instruction in cursive writing
Sponsor Sen. Curtis Trent (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1383 Authorizes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish an agricultural education program for elementary schools
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/14/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative

SB1384 Creates and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1404 Requires school districts and charter schools to notify parents about the use of tutoring programs or services at least half-owned by entities outside the United States
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/24/2026
S - Voted Do Pass - Senate-Education

SB1428 Prohibits educational institutions from mandating COVID-19 vaccines or gene therapy treatments
Sponsor Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
02/05/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1442 Modifies provisions relating to literacy of elementary school students
Sponsor Sen. Brad Hudson (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/01/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar

SB1483 Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary schools
Sponsor Sen. Mike Henderson (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
02/05/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1496 Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education
Sponsor Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
02/05/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1526 Repeals provisions relating to asbestos testing reports collected by the Department of Health and Senior Services
Sponsor Sen. Jamie Burger (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
02/05/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Families, Seniors and Health

SB1567 Establishes the "Missouri Integrated Safe Driving Program" to provide standardized driver education instruction and training for pupils in grades 9-12
Sponsor Sen. Jamie Burger (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
02/05/2026

SB1582 Establishes a University of Missouri governance board for reporting on research related to rare pediatric diseases
Sponsor Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
02/05/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Families, Seniors and Health

SB1585 Creates new provisions relating to public school employees and labor organizations
Sponsor Sen. Adam Schnelting (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
02/05/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1610 Creates the Liaison for Postsecondary Education for Homeless Pupils within the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
02/12/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1611 Establishes the "Missouri Urban and Local Food Systems Apprenticeship Act"
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
02/12/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1612 Creates the "Success for Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education Act" requiring all public institutions of higher education to designate a homeless and foster student liaison within the institution's financial aid office
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
02/12/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1617 Establishes the "Accountability for Low-Earning Outcome Degrees in Higher Education Act of 2026" to prohibit the allocation of state funds for low-earning outcome academic degree programs
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/10/2026
S - Voted Do Pass - Senate-Education

SB1628 Creates and modifies provisions relating to student evaluations
Sponsor Sen. Curtis Trent (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
02/12/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1642 Requires summer and day camps to be licensed and to have an emergency plan in place
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
02/12/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1647 Provides for the Board of Therapeutic Massage and the Board of Chiropractic Examiners to apply to the Administrative Hearing Commission for emergency suspensions or restrictions of licenses
Sponsor Sen. Tracy McCreery (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
02/12/2026

SB1648 Modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Charter Public School Commission
Sponsor Sen. Doug Beck (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
02/12/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1653 Establishes new accountability measures for public schools, charter schools, and school districts
Sponsor Sen. Curtis Trent (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/31/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar

SB1660 Prohibits public institutions of higher education from accepting standardized test scores from entities that require applicants with lifelong or static disabilities to undergo evaluations within the prior two years to receive federally protected accommodations
Sponsor Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/16/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1662 Modifies provisions relating to early childhood education taxes
Sponsor Sen. Karla May (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/16/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1663 Transfers the Community Service Commission to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sponsor Sen. Sandy Crawford (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/16/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1696 Authorizes the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri to own or operate health care facilities
Sponsor Sen. Stephen Webber (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/16/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-General Laws

SB1700 Requires school districts and charter schools to install master key boxes at public schools and charter schools on or before July 1, 2028
Sponsor Sen. Mike Henderson (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
05/07/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1703 Establishes the "Student Screen-Time Standards Act" and the "Framework on Classroom Use of Screens (FOCUS) Council" regarding instructional methods in elementary schools
Sponsor Sen. Jill Carter (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
05/07/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1710 Requires public high schools to begin mandated instruction no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and establishes the "Missouri Sleep and Education Advisory Task Force"
Sponsor Sen. Tracy McCreery (D)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
05/07/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SJR69 Amends the Constitution to assert the right of parents to participate in and direct the education of their children free from government interference
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SJR86 Replaces the Coordinating Board for Higher Education with a director appointed by the Governor
Sponsor Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SJR92 Increases the debt limit for school districts
Sponsor Sen. Mike Henderson (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SJR111 Modifies provisions relating to property taxes
Sponsor Sen. Brad Hudson (R)
Related Bills
No related bills.
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/08/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar