Education Bills (353 bills)

HB1607 - Rep. Hardy Billington (R) - Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex

Last Action:

01/28/2026

H - Superseded by HB 1663

HB1609 - Rep. Hardy Billington (R) - Enacts provisions governing flags displayed in public school classrooms

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB1612 - Rep. Hardy Billington (R) - Requires school districts to display the Ten Commandments in each building and classroom in the school district

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB1627 - Rep. Willard Haley (R) - Modifies provisions governing the Career and Technical Education Advisory Council

Last Action:

03/05/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Higher Education and Workforce Development

HB1628 - Rep. Willard Haley (R) - Modifies provisions relating to the department of higher education and workforce development

Last Action:

02/26/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

HB1640 - Rep. Matthew Overcast (R) - 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

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB1662 - Rep. Brian Seitz (R) - Requires public schools to provide free breakfasts and lunches to all students attending classes in such school

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB1663 - Rep. Brian Seitz (R) - Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex

Last Action:

02/26/2026

S - Reported to the Senate and read first time

HB1698 - Rep. Mazzie Christensen (R) - Establishes antibullying requirements for school districts

Last Action:

02/12/2026

H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB1701 - Rep. Mazzie Christensen (R) - Requires instruction in human growth and development in schools

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB1704 - Rep. Mazzie Christensen (R) - Creates the Education Freedom Act and modifies provisions relating to the assessment of public elementary and secondary schools

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB1722 - Rep. Richard West (R) - Modifies the election date, terms of office, and term limits for members of school boards

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB1726 - Rep. Mike Costlow (R) - Requires every school district to comply with enhanced safety and security standards

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB1744 - Rep. Scott Miller (R) - Establishes a quality control committee for oversight and enacts education reforms

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB1748 - Rep. Scott Miller (R) - Adds provisions including gifted education pupil count for purposes of funding schools through the foundation formula

Last Action:

01/15/2026

H - Public hearing completed - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB1757 - Rep. Brenda Shields (R) - Establishes procedures for school districts to test for gifted students

Last Action:

02/26/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

HB1767 - Rep. Ed Lewis (R) - Enacts the Missouri Educators and Parental Empowerment and Rights Act

Last Action:

03/06/2026

H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing - 03/11/2026, 1:00 PM - House - Elementary and Secondary Education, HR 7

HB1776 - Rep. Phil Amato (R) - Provides matching grant moneys to assist school districts with school renovation projects

Last Action:

02/19/2026

S - Reported to the Senate and read first time

HB1784 - Rep. John Voss (R) - Changes the definition of "qualified student" for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program

Last Action:

01/22/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB1787 - Rep. Jamie Gragg (R) - Requires public schools to establish the general municipal election day and the general election day as a school holiday

Last Action:

03/03/2026

H - Public hearing completed - House-Elections

HB1792 - Rep. Jim Murphy (R) - Establishes the Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act

Last Action:

03/03/2026

H - Reported Do Pass - House-Children and Families

HB1801 - Rep. Mark Matthiesen (R) - Changes the definition of "qualified student" for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB1830 - Rep. Terri Violet (R) - Modifies provisions governing city-county library boards of trustees in St. Charles County

Last Action:

03/04/2026

H - Public hearing completed - House-Local Government

HB1856 - Rep. Steve Butz (D) - 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

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB1876 - Rep. Renee Reuter (R) - Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing

Last Action:

02/04/2026

H - Superseded by HB 2115

HB1880 - Rep. Renee Reuter (R) - Prohibits public schools from selling certain caffeinated drinks to children

Last Action:

01/15/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-General Laws

HB1893 - Rep. Wendy Hausman (R) - Establishes immunity from civil liability for certain actions taken by private schools related to access to restrooms or changing areas

Last Action:

03/02/2026

H - Public hearing completed - House-Emerging Issues

HB1898 - Rep. Adrian Plank (D) - Requires publicly funded state colleges and universities to allow medical marijuana use on campus

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB1905 - Rep. Adrian Plank (D) - Changes a pilot agricultural education program in elementary schools to a statewide program

Last Action:

01/22/2026

H - Superseded by HB 2097

HB1922 - Rep. Marty Joe Murray (D) - Authorizes income tax deductions for educators and first responders

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB1934 - Rep. Marla Smith (D) - Establishes the "College Admission and Financial Aid Letter Consistency Task Force"

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB1937 - Rep. Donna Barnes (D) - Expands the definition of special victim to include sports officials at a sporting event

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB1938 - Rep. Donna Barnes (D) - 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

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB1973 - Rep. Bennie Cook (R) - Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex

Last Action:

01/28/2026

H - Superseded by HB 1663

HB1994 - Rep. Bill Irwin (R) - Requires school districts to display the Ten Commandments in each instructional building in the school district

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB1998 - Rep. Mark Meirath (R) - Prohibits educational institutions from using state funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion purposes

Last Action:

01/27/2026

H - Removed from House Hearing Agenda - 1/28/26 - 2:30 pm - HR 7 - House-Legislative Review

HB2048 - Rep. Marlene Terry (D) - Requires the state board of education to provide for a transition to a special administrative board for certain unaccredited school districts

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2049 - Rep. Marlene Terry (D) - Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2050 - Rep. Marlene Terry (D) - Requires school superintendents of certain school districts to reside within the school district

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2051 - Rep. Marlene Terry (D) - Modifies positions governing school administrators

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2061 - Rep. George Hruza (R) - Provides protections against discrimination and antisemitism in public schools and public postsecondary educational institutions

Last Action:

03/04/2026

S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-General Laws

HB2062 - Rep. Wick Thomas (D) - Modifies provisions relating to higher education tuition

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2074 - Rep. Brandon Phelps (R) - Creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans' Dependents Tuition Waiver" to provide college tuition waivers for the children, stepchildren, and spouses of certain veterans

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2078 - Rep. Ben Keathley (R) - Changes provisions governing school superintendent salaries

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2086 - Rep. Ben Keathley (R) - Establishes provisions relating to continuing legal education requirements for attorneys licensed to practice law in this state

Last Action:

02/25/2026

H - Voted Do Pass - House-Judiciary

HB2091 - Rep. Aaron Crossley (D) - Modifies provisions relating to school employee retirement systems

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2095 - Rep. Willard Haley (R) - Modifies the total cost of living adjustments for members of the Public School Retirement System and the Public Education Employee Retirement System

Last Action:

03/04/2026

H - Public hearing completed - House-Pensions

HB2097 - Rep. John Martin (R) - Changes a pilot agricultural education program in elementary schools to a statewide program

Last Action:

03/02/2026

S - Reported to the Senate and read first time

HB2110 - Rep. Michael Davis (R) - Establishes procedures authorizing certain school districts to detach from a community college district upon voter approval

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2112 - Rep. Kathy Steinhoff (D) - Establishes the "Missouri Teachers Matter Grant Program"

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2115 - Rep. Peggy McGaugh (R) - Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing

Last Action:

02/25/2026

H - Placed on Informal Calendar

HB2116 - Rep. Bill Owen (R) - Modifies provisions governing contributions to qualified tuition programs

Last Action:

02/12/2026

H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Financial Institutions

HB2118 - Rep. Bill Owen (R) - Modifies provisions relating to continuing education requirements for certified public accountants

Last Action:

01/20/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Financial Institutions

HB2120 - Rep. John Black (R) - Establishes antibullying requirements for school districts

Last Action:

03/05/2026

H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Legislative

HB2121 - Rep. John Black (R) - Enacts the "Missouri Religious Liberty in Schools Awareness Act"

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2123 - Rep. John Black (R) - Modifies provisions governing funding for higher education

Last Action:

03/02/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Higher Education and Workforce Development

HB2126 - Rep. Brad Banderman (R) - Modifies provisions governing school administrator evaluations and contracts

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2129 - Rep. Mark Boyko (D) - Modifies provisions governing charter school compliance with educational requirements

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2130 - Rep. Mark Boyko (D) - Changes the definition of a "qualified school" for purposes of the Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts program

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2144 - Rep. Bob Bromley (R) - 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

Last Action:

03/04/2026

H - Public hearing completed - House-Pensions

HB2151 - Rep. Travis Wilson (R) - Modifies provisions governing the "Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant"

Last Action:

02/24/2026

H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Economic Development

HB2154 - Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R) - Enacts provisions governing adult student access to virtual schools

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2157 - Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R) - Enacts provisions requiring school districts to develop policies for released-time courses

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2158 - Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R) - Modifies provisions of the "Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program" tax credit

Last Action:

01/12/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2161 - Rep. Deanna Self (R) - Modifies provisions governing city-county library boards of trustees in St. Charles County

Last Action:

03/04/2026

H - Public hearing completed - House-Local Government

HB2172 - Rep. Marlene Terry (D) - Provides procedures for making real property available for school purposes to charter schools and school districts

Last Action:

02/03/2026

H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Emerging Issues

HB2183 - Rep. Ian Mackey (D) - Bans using seclusion to confine a student

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2185 - Rep. Ian Mackey (D) - Modifies provisions governing qualified students who receive Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program grants

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2195 - Rep. Rodger Reedy (R) - Establishes the "Missouri Integrated Safe Driving Program"

Last Action:

03/04/2026

H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2197 - Rep. Martin Jacobs (D) - Modifies provisions governing school administrator evaluations and contracts

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2209 - Rep. Louis Riggs (R) - Modifies provisions governing civics instruction in schools

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2210 - Rep. Louis Riggs (R) - Establishes a fund for matching school district expenditures of reserve moneys to increase teacher salaries

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2217 - Rep. Louis Riggs (R) - Establishes transparency requirements for textbooks and curricula

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2230 - Rep. Tricia Byrnes (R) - Establishes provisions relating to instructional methods in schools

Last Action:

03/05/2026

H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Legislative

HB2238 - Rep. Marty Joe Murray (D) - Creates the "Hayes Act" governing school meals

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2242 - Rep. Yolanda Young (D) - Provides a state supplement for public schools to hire a school nurse and a mental health professional

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2251 - Rep. Jaclyn Zimmermann (D) - Establishes the "Missouri Free School Meals Program" to reimburse schools for providing free breakfasts and lunches to all students

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2252 - Rep. Jaclyn Zimmermann (D) - Establishes the "Missouri Teachers Classroom Supply Assistance Program"

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2271 - Rep. Ed Lewis (R) - Prohibits commercial services that provide a user with work submitted for educational credit in the user's name

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2272 - Rep. Ed Lewis (R) - Modifies provisions governing certificates of license to teach

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2274 - Rep. Ed Lewis (R) - Adopts the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact"

Last Action:

03/02/2026

S - Reported to the Senate and read first time

HB2278 - Rep. Bennie Cook (R) - Requires a statewide activities association for interscholastic activities for secondary schools to be governed by a board appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate

Last Action:

01/22/2026

H - Public hearing completed - House-Government Efficiency

HB2303 - Rep. Philip Oehlerking (R) - Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to develop a curriculum on personal finance to be used by school districts

Last Action:

03/04/2026

H - Public hearing completed - House-Financial Institutions

HB2304 - Rep. Philip Oehlerking (R) - Establishes written parental consent requirements for individualized education programs (IEPs)

Last Action:

03/06/2026

H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing - 03/11/2026, 1:00 PM - House - Elementary and Secondary Education, HR 7

HB2307 - Rep. Kent Haden (R) - Designates the Missouri Military Academy as the official military academy of the state of Missouri

Last Action:

03/04/2026

H - Public hearing completed - House-Special Committee on Tourism

HB2317 - Rep. Mark Sharp (D) - Requires the observation of Black History Month in school districts

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2331 - Rep. Mark Boyko (D) - Allows students to apply sunscreen at school

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2335 - Rep. Ann Kelley (R) - Modifies provisions governing school employee training requirements

Last Action:

03/04/2026

H - Placed on Informal Calendar

HB2341 - Rep. Raychel Proudie (D) - Requires certain public schools to offer breakfast after the bell

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2343 - Rep. Raychel Proudie (D) - Establishes the "Task Force on Juvenile Justice and Education"

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2367 - Rep. Jeff Vernetti (R) - Modifies provisions governing community college degree programs in certain workforce fields when labor shortages exists

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2379 - Rep. Cecelie Williams (R) - Modifies provisions relating to sales taxes for early childhood education services

Last Action:

02/02/2026

H - Public hearing completed - House-Ways and Means

HB2390 - Rep. Marty Joe Murray (D) - Modifies provisions governing physical activity in schools

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2393 - Rep. Ian Mackey (D) - Provides protections against discrimination and antisemitism in public schools and public postsecondary educational institutions

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2396 - Rep. Bob Bromley (R) - Modifies provisions relating to teacher retirement

Last Action:

02/25/2026

H - Public hearing completed - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2404 - Rep. George Hruza (R) - Prohibits a political subdivision from adopting policies for property transferred by political subdivisions from being used for lawful education purposes by a charter school

Last Action:

03/05/2026

H - Third Read and Passed - Y-91 N-54

HB2417 - Rep. Cathy Jo Loy (R) - Establishes the "Parents' Bill of Rights of 2026"

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2420 - Rep. Cathy Jo Loy (R) - Authorizes the establishment of a charter school in any school district

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2426 - Rep. Ben Keathley (R) - Establishes provisions relating to parental rights

Last Action:

03/03/2026

H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Children and Families

HB2428 - Rep. Ben Keathley (R) - Changes provisions governing charter schools

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2442 - Rep. Cathy Jo Loy (R) - Modifies provisions governing responsibilities of the department of elementary and secondary education

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2443 - Rep. Cathy Jo Loy (R) - Modifies provisions governing degrees offered by institutions of postsecondary education

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2447 - Rep. Mark Boyko (D) - Modifies provisions governing compulsory school attendance

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2448 - Rep. Michael Davis (R) - Authorizes the establishment of charter schools in school districts in Cass County

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2449 - Rep. Michael Davis (R) - Establishes the "Missouri Parental Choice Tax Credit Act" relating to a tax credit for certain educational expenses

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2476 - Rep. Ed Lewis (R) - Modifies provisions governing state aid provided to schools

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2487 - Rep. Emily Weber (D) - Modifies provisions relating to higher education tuition

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2499 - Rep. Kathy Steinhoff (D) - Establishes provisions relating to purpose-built student housing

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2500 - Rep. Kathy Steinhoff (D) - Repeals provisions authorizing the establishment of charter schools in Boone County

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2502 - Rep. Ann Kelley (R) - Modifies provisions governing the transfer and archive of student records

Last Action:

03/05/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Rules-Administrative

HB2504 - Rep. Keith Elliott (R) - Modifies provisions relating to school protection officers

Last Action:

02/26/2026

H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-General Laws

HB2526 - Rep. Becky Laubinger (R) - Modifies provisions on sex-related classifications

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2533 - Rep. Chanel Mosley (D) - Modifies provisions governing absences from school

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2534 - Rep. Chanel Mosley (D) - 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

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2539 - Rep. Jonathan Patterson (R) - Modifies provisions governing accountability measures for elementary and secondary schools

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2542 - Rep. John Simmons (R) - Designates March first each year as "Dr. Mun Choi Day" in Missouri

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2565 - Rep. Jeff Myers (R) - Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2573 - Rep. David Tyson Smith (D) - Repeals provisions authorizing the establishment of charter schools in Boone County

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2574 - Rep. David Tyson Smith (D) - Allows graduates of certain programs to petition the court for limited driving privileges

Last Action:

03/05/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Judiciary

HB2577 - Rep. Brad Banderman (R) - Modifies provisions governing community college degree programs in certain workforce fields when labor shortages exists

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2580 - Rep. Jeff Coleman (R) - Prohibits public school staff members from encouraging students in their social transition to being perceived as a member of the opposite biological sex

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2581 - Rep. Bob Titus (R) - Requires instruction on human sexuality and development in schools

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2584 - Rep. Pattie Mansur (D) - Creates and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2586 - Rep. David Casteel (R) - Revises the par value of membership shares and allows for participation in board meetings by telephone or electronic means

Last Action:

02/25/2026

H - Recommended for House Consent Calendar

HB2604 - Rep. Brad Pollitt (R) - Establishes transfer procedures to nonresident districts for students in public schools

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2613 - Rep. Stephanie Hein (D) - Establishes the "Missouri Free School Meals Program" to reimburse schools for providing free breakfasts and lunches to all students

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2625 - Rep. Tim Taylor (R) - Modifies provisions governing state aid to school districts with an operating levy for school purposes of at least one dollar and fifty cents

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Special Committee on Property Tax Reform

HB2653 - Rep. George Hruza (R) - Allows students to apply sunscreen at school

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2680 - Rep. Michael Johnson (D) - Requires career and technical education programs to offer courses leading to insurance licensing and certification

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2682 - Rep. Darin Chappell (R) - 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

Last Action:

03/02/2026

S - Reported to the Senate and read first time

HB2685 - Rep. Michael Johnson (D) - Designates the week of September 24th to 30th each year as "Historically Black College and University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Week"

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2697 - Rep. Michael Davis (R) - Changes the definition of "qualified student" for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2704 - Rep. George Hruza (R) - Establishes procedures for school districts to test for gifted students

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2705 - Rep. George Hruza (R) - Modifies provisions governing contributions to qualified tuition programs

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2710 - Rep. Dane Diehl (R) - Modifies provisions governing accountability measures for elementary and secondary schools

Last Action:

03/05/2026

S - Reported to the Senate and read first time

HB2718 - Rep. Melissa Douglas (D) - Modifies provisions relating to state identification cards for at-risk youth

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2720 - Rep. Melissa Douglas (D) - Modifies provisions relating to the age for school entry

Last Action:

02/18/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2721 - Rep. Melissa Douglas (D) - Establishes the "Success for Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education Act"

Last Action:

02/23/2026

H - Withdrawn

HB2722 - Rep. Melissa Douglas (D) - Establishes a liaison for postsecondary education for homeless pupils within the department of higher education and workforce development

Last Action:

03/06/2026

H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing - 03/11/2026, 1:00 PM - House - Elementary and Secondary Education, HR 7

HB2723 - Rep. Melissa Douglas (D) - Creates and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2739 - Rep. Jeff Knight (R) - Prohibits public school districts and charter schools from membership in or payment of dues to certain statewide activities associations

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2740 - Rep. Mike Steinmeyer (R) - Establishes a pediatric disease task force

Last Action:

03/05/2026

H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative

HB2742 - Rep. Mike Jones (R) - Increases the penalties for failing to stop for a school bus and allows school districts the option of installing cameras to detect such violations

Last Action:

03/04/2026

H - Placed on Informal Calendar

HB2744 - Rep. Bob Titus (R) - Requires instruction on human growth and development in schools

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2748 - Rep. Bishop Davidson (R) - Modifies requirements for physical education in schools

Last Action:

03/03/2026

H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Legislative

HB2773 - Rep. Stephanie Boykin (D) - Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2802 - Rep. Yolanda Young (D) - Creates a new state holiday for election day and requires colleges and universities to close unless used as a polling place

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2810 - Rep. John Voss (R) - Requires school districts to allow youth organizations to provide information, services, and activities to students

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2827 - Rep. Jo Doll (D) - Modifies provisions relating to corporal punishment in schools

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2839 - Rep. Richard West (R) - Modifies provisions governing a high school examination on American history, institutions, and civics

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2841 - Rep. Richard West (R) - Modifies provisions governing the Missouri assessment program test

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2849 - Rep. Anthony Ealy (D) - Requires newly purchased or contracted school buses of a school district to be zero-emission vehicles, beginning January 1, 2037

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2857 - Rep. Mike Costlow (R) - Enacts provisions governing United States founding documents displayed in public schools

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2860 - Rep. Tricia Byrnes (R) - Modifies and establishes provisions relating to elementary and secondary education

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2866 - Rep. Dane Diehl (R) - Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions governing elementary and secondary education

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2867 - Rep. Chanel Mosley (D) - Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to develop a curriculum on personal finance to be used by school districts

Last Action:

03/04/2026

H - Public hearing completed - House-Financial Institutions

HB2872 - Rep. Cathy Jo Loy (R) - Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to literacy of elementary school students

Last Action:

03/05/2026

H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative

HB2875 - Rep. Brandon Phelps (R) - Requires school districts and charter schools to notify parents if schools use tutoring services or programs owned by a foreign entity

Last Action:

01/15/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2878 - Rep. Jamie Gragg (R) - Modifies provisions governing the school calendar

Last Action:

02/05/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2887 - Rep. Holly Jones (R) - 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

Last Action:

01/12/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2893 - Rep. Renee Reuter (R) - Changes the filing location for school board candidates

Last Action:

01/12/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2896 - Rep. Chris Brown (R) - Modifies provisions relating to the governing bodies of certain public institutions of higher education

Last Action:

02/23/2026

H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Legislative

HB2900 - Rep. Melissa Douglas (D) - Modifies provisions governing Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts

Last Action:

01/13/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2909 - Rep. Cathy Jo Loy (R) - Requires instruction on human sexuality and development in schools

Last Action:

01/13/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2913 - Rep. Bill Irwin (R) - Establishes provisions providing teachers with immunity if the teacher intervenes in incidents involving violence

Last Action:

03/04/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Rules-Legislative

HB2914 - Rep. Ed Lewis (R) - Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to literacy of elementary school students

Last Action:

01/13/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2918 - Rep. Scott Miller (R) - Establishes the "Cronkite New Voices Act" to protect the freedom of press in school-sponsored media

Last Action:

03/06/2026

H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing - 03/11/2026, 1:00 PM - House - Elementary and Secondary Education, HR 7

HB2929 - Rep. Mazzie Christensen (R) - Establishes provisions when a district that is not maintaining a high school through twelfth grade shall be provided the rate of tuition for the next school year

Last Action:

01/14/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2930 - Rep. Stephanie Hein (D) - Requires students to provide proof of income when renewing an empowerment scholarship account

Last Action:

01/14/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2932 - Rep. Jamie Gragg (R) - Modifies provisions relating to the treatment of religion by public institutions

Last Action:

01/14/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2933 - Rep. Brad Christ (R) - Authorizes school district withdrawal from a special school district

Last Action:

02/26/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-General Laws

HB2942 - Rep. Mike Jones (R) - Adds requirements for providing public school financial information to the public

Last Action:

01/14/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2965 - Rep. LaKeySha Bosley (D) - Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to develop a curriculum on Black history and Black literature to be used by school districts

Last Action:

01/15/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2973 - Rep. Lisa Durnell (R) - Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex

Last Action:

01/15/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB2978 - Rep. Marlene Terry (D) - Limits the use of technology for student learning practices in elementary schools

Last Action:

02/18/2026

H - Superseded by HB 2230

HB3001 - Rep. Chad Perkins (R) - Establishes and modifies provisions relating to school districts

Last Action:

01/21/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3005 - Rep. Doyle Justus (R) - Establishes provisions relating to the reconsideration of materials in a public library or public school library

Last Action:

03/05/2026

H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing - 03/10/2026, 9:00 AM - ** REVISED for NOTES ** - House-Rules-Administrative, HR 4

HB3015 - Rep. Jeff Farnan (R) - Establishes provisions relating to civil liability for publishing or distributing material harmful to minors on the internet

Last Action:

02/17/2026

H - Superseded by HB 1839

HB3022 - Rep. Betsy Fogle (D) - Modifies provisions governing Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts

Last Action:

01/20/2026

H - Introduced and Read First Time

HB3024 - Rep. Tonya Rush (D) - Modifies provisions governing mental health efforts in public schools

Last Action:

01/20/2026

H - Introduced and Read First Time

HB3025 - Rep. Tonya Rush (D) - Requires school districts to provide "period products" at no cost in charter schools and public middle and high schools

Last Action:

01/20/2026

H - Introduced and Read First Time

HB3031 - Rep. Connie Steinmetz (D) - Modifies provisions governing certificates of license to teach

Last Action:

01/20/2026

H - Introduced and Read First Time

HB3037 - Rep. Bill Allen (R) - Modifies provisions of the "Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program" tax credit

Last Action:

03/04/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Rules-Legislative

HB3069 - Rep. John Simmons (R) - Establishes and modifies provisions relating to school districts

Last Action:

03/06/2026

H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing - 03/10/2026, 12:00 PM - House-Legislative Review, HR 5

HB3077 - Rep. Melissa Schmidt (R) - Requires school districts to develop a curriculum regarding the responsible use of social media

Last Action:

03/06/2026

H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing - 03/10/2026, 8:00 AM - House-Children and Families, HR 6

HB3079 - Rep. Louis Riggs (R) - Allows speech-language pathologists employed by a public school to qualify for benefits under the Public Schools Retirement System of Missouri

Last Action:

01/27/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3102 - Rep. John Voss (R) - Modifies provisions relating to programs offered by public institutions of higher education

Last Action:

01/28/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3121 - Rep. Melissa Douglas (D) - 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

Last Action:

01/29/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3122 - Rep. Marty Joe Murray (D) - Requires charter schools to obtain a certificate of need issued by the State board of education in order to be eligible to operate

Last Action:

01/29/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3123 - Rep. Marty Joe Murray (D) - Modifies provisions relating to age for school entry

Last Action:

01/29/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3134 - Rep. Cecelie Williams (R) - 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

Last Action:

02/02/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3135 - Rep. Adrian Plank (D) - Creates new fire safety requirements for doors in public schools

Last Action:

02/02/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3137 - Rep. Tiffany Price (D) - 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

Last Action:

02/02/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3139 - Rep. Kem Smith (D) - Establishes additional requirements for computer science courses in schools

Last Action:

02/02/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3140 - Rep. Kem Smith (D) - Provides for mileage reimbursements for dual enrollment courses for college credit

Last Action:

02/02/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3141 - Rep. Kem Smith (D) - Modifies provisions governing student attendance data reported for school accreditation processes

Last Action:

02/02/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3149 - Rep. Brad Christ (R) - Modifies provisions relating to sales taxes for early childhood education services

Last Action:

02/02/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3170 - Rep. Jeff Knight (R) - Creates provisions relating to the powers of the curators of the University of Missouri in the health care industry

Last Action:

03/05/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Rules-Administrative

HB3174 - Rep. Doyle Justus (R) - Establishes provisions relating to emergency responses in schools

Last Action:

02/05/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Crime and Public Safety

HB3178 - Rep. Wick Thomas (D) - Requires all rules and regulations for library programs receiving state funding to comply with the First Amendment

Last Action:

02/04/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3188 - Rep. Melissa Schmidt (R) - Establishes the Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act

Last Action:

02/04/2026

H - Withdrawn

HB3196 - Rep. Tonya Rush (D) - Establishes a program for providing paid leave for parents to attend certain school activities

Last Action:

02/05/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3201 - Rep. Ken Jamison (D) - Requires schools that receive state funds to give students excused absences for attending scheduled elections with their parents

Last Action:

02/05/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3221 - Rep. David Casteel (R) - Prohibits state funding for low-earning outcome degree programs

Last Action:

02/09/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3222 - Rep. Raychel Proudie (D) - Requires a school district or charter school to terminate employment if an employee who is being investigated for sexual misconduct attempts to resign

Last Action:

02/09/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3228 - Rep. Kathy Steinhoff (D) - Establishes provisions providing teachers with immunity if the teacher intervenes in incidents involving violence

Last Action:

02/25/2026

H - Superseded by HB 2913

HB3235 - Rep. Ed Lewis (R) - Modifies and repeals provisions relating to duties of the joint committee on education

Last Action:

02/10/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3238 - Rep. Renee Reuter (R) - Modifies and establishes provisions relating to elementary and secondary education

Last Action:

02/10/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3239 - Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R) - Establishes and modifies provisions relating to adult education

Last Action:

02/26/2026

H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB3250 - Rep. Mike McGirl (R) - Requires schools to create a policy requiring parent permission for students to participate in protest activities

Last Action:

02/11/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3260 - Rep. Tonya Rush (D) - Establishes a program for providing paid leave for parents working in a child's school and authorizes a tax credit for fifty percent of the hourly wage paid to a participant in the program

Last Action:

02/11/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3275 - Rep. Louis Riggs (R) - Modifies and establishes provisions relating to moneys in school funds

Last Action:

02/12/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3281 - Rep. Tricia Byrnes (R) - Establishes provisions relating to software accountability for education

Last Action:

02/12/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3298 - Rep. Matthew Overcast (R) - Creates provisions relating to state-accredited residency programs

Last Action:

02/16/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3305 - Rep. Mark Matthiesen (R) - Modifies provisions governing mental health efforts in public schools

Last Action:

02/17/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3310 - Rep. Wick Thomas (D) - Modifies the required school year start date for school districts in which a charter school operates

Last Action:

02/17/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3311 - Rep. Wick Thomas (D) - Modifies and establishes provisions relating to school libraries

Last Action:

02/17/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3321 - Rep. Sean Pouche (R) - Modifies provisions for fiscal years of urban public library districts

Last Action:

02/18/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3322 - Rep. Wendy Hausman (R) - Modifies provisions relating to educational stability for a child in foster care

Last Action:

02/26/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Children and Families

HB3359 - Rep. Louis Riggs (R) - Authorizes tax credits for certain donations to STEAM or robotics programs in local schools

Last Action:

02/23/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3373 - Rep. Melissa Douglas (D) - Establishes a liaison for postsecondary education for homeless pupils within the department of higher education and workforce development

Last Action:

02/24/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3391 - Rep. Cameron Parker (R) - Modifies provisions relating to admission of nonresident students

Last Action:

02/25/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3403 - Rep. Eric Woods (D) - Creates a new state holiday for election day and requires colleges and universities to close unless used as a polling place

Last Action:

02/25/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3416 - Rep. LaKeySha Bosley (D) - Establishes the "Strengthening HBCUs Act"

Last Action:

02/25/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3439 - Rep. Peggy McGaugh (R) - Modifies provisions relating to eligibility of firefighters for a program that provides free college tuition for public safety personnel

Last Action:

02/26/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3461 - Rep. Nick Kimble (D) - Modifies provisions relating to eligibility for a program that provides free college tuition for public safety personnel

Last Action:

02/27/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3480 - Rep. Mitch Boggs (R) - Modifies provisions relating to eligibility of firefighters for a program that provides free college tuition for public safety personnel

Last Action:

02/27/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3482 - Rep. Brad Pollitt (R) - Modifies provisions relating to the eligibility criteria for the access Missouri financial assistance program

Last Action:

02/27/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3483 - Rep. Raychel Proudie (D) - Requires the general assembly to create educational resources for civic education in Missouri

Last Action:

02/27/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3485 - Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R) - Authorizes private school students to participate in extracurricular activities at public schools under certain conditions

Last Action:

02/27/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3489 - Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R) - Establishes provisions relating to college and career readiness assessments

Last Action:

02/27/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3495 - Rep. Louis Riggs (R) - Bans using seclusion to confine a student

Last Action:

02/27/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3511 - Rep. Doug Clemens (D) - Modifies provisions relating to charter schools

Last Action:

02/27/2026

H - Read Second Time

HB3532 - Rep. Brad Pollitt (R) - Requires the general assembly to create educational resources for civic education in Missouri

Last Action:

03/02/2026

H - Read Second Time

HCR31 - Rep. John Martin (R) - Establishes a Seal of Civic Recognition for certain graduating high school seniors

Last Action:

01/13/2026

H - Read Second Time

HCR40 - Rep. Cathy Jo Loy (R) - Requests the Governor to clarify the duties of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and authorize certain actions by the Commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the State Board of Education

Last Action:

02/09/2026

H - Read Second Time

HJR114 - Rep. Mike Costlow (R) - Proposes a constitutional amendment to assert the right of parents to participate in and direct the education of their children free from government interference

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HJR129 - Rep. Brad Pollitt (R) - Proposes a constitutional amendment that Increases the debt limit for school districts

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HJR137 - Rep. Mark Sharp (D) - Proposes a constitutional amendment that adds employees of school districts to the list of allowed employment for members of the general assembly

Last Action:

01/08/2026

H - Read Second Time

HJR171 - Rep. Bill Falkner (R) - 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

Last Action:

03/03/2026

H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Legislative Review

HR4042 - Rep. Brad Christ (R) - Expresses support for the Big East Conference's acceptance of Saint Louis University as a member institution

Last Action:

01/29/2026

H - Introduced and Read First Time

SB839 - Sen. Mike Cierpiot (R) - Moves school board elections to the November general election

Last Action:

01/08/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Local Government, Elections, and Pensions

SB855 - Sen. Brian Williams (D) - Requires the State Board of Education to convene a work group to develop a curriculum framework of instruction on the dehumanization of marginalized groups

Last Action:

01/08/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB863 - Sen. Jason Bean (R) - Requires the Governor to appoint a board of directors to oversee any statewide activities association that facilitates interscholastic activities for secondary school students

Last Action:

02/03/2026

S - Placed on Informal Calendar

SB867 - Sen. Doug Beck (D) - Requires certain financial information regarding the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program to be posted semi-annually on the Missouri Accountability Portal

Last Action:

01/08/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB886 - Sen. Nick Schroer (R) - Creates the "Keep Our Schools Safe Act" regarding school safety

Last Action:

01/29/2026

S - Removed from Senate Hearing Agenda - 1/29/26 - 9:30 am - SCR 2 - Senate-Education

SB892 - Sen. Jill Carter (R) - 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

Last Action:

02/17/2026

S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Education

SB898 - Sen. Tracy McCreery (D) - Provides for the establishment of an early education school district in St. Louis County

Last Action:

01/08/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB906 - Sen. David Gregory (R) - Creates, modifies, and repeals provisions relating to student transfers to nonresident districts

Last Action:

02/10/2026

S - Superseded by SB 971

SB909 - Sen. Brad Hudson (R) - 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

Last Action:

01/29/2026

S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education

SB923 - Sen. Stephen Webber (D) - Repeals provisions authorizing the establishment of charter schools in Boone County

Last Action:

01/08/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB939 - Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R) - Modifies provisions relating to the governing bodies of certain public institutions of higher education

Last Action:

01/08/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB948 - Sen. Rick Brattin (R) - 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

Last Action:

02/02/2026

S - Placed on Informal Calendar

SB962 - Sen. Barbara Washington (D) - Requires schools that receive state funds to give students excused absences for attending scheduled elections with their parents

Last Action:

01/08/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB963 - Sen. Barbara Washington (D) - Requires school districts and charter schools to offer students who are 17 1/2 years old the opportunity to register to vote

Last Action:

01/08/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB966 - Sen. Angela Mosley (D) - 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

Last Action:

01/08/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB967 - Sen. Angela Mosley (D) - Establishes the Black History Education and Awareness Act and designates the first week in February as Black History Week

Last Action:

02/24/2026

S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Education

SB971 - Sen. Curtis Trent (R) - Establishes provisions relating to student transfers to nonresident districts

Last Action:

03/03/2026

S - Placed on Informal Calendar

SB978 - Sen. Nick Schroer (R) - Requires school districts and charter schools to provide instruction on human growth and development

Last Action:

02/10/2026

S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education

SB992 - Sen. Mike Henderson (R) - Repeals provisions relating to the statewide assessment system

Last Action:

01/08/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB998 - Sen. Brad Hudson (R) - Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program

Last Action:

02/23/2026

S - Placed on Informal Calendar

SB1002 - Sen. Adam Schnelting (R) - Moves school board elections to the November general election

Last Action:

02/10/2026

S - Voted Do Pass - Senate-Education

SB1014 - Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern (D) - Modifies the "Jason Flatt/Avery Reine Cantor Act" and repeals and modifies provisions relating to mental health efforts in public schools

Last Action:

01/08/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1028 - Sen. Rick Brattin (R) - Establishes provisions regarding elementary and secondary education

Last Action:

01/15/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1029 - Sen. Rick Brattin (R) - Establishes provisions relating to education

Last Action:

03/02/2026

S - Placed on Informal Calendar

SB1040 - Sen. Steven Roberts (D) - Authorizes a sales tax for special educational services

Last Action:

01/15/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1041 - Sen. Steven Roberts (D) - Authorizes a property tax for special educational services

Last Action:

01/15/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1045 - Sen. Angela Mosley (D) - Requires certain topics in Native American and African American history to be included in the seventh through twelfth grade history curriculum in public schools

Last Action:

01/15/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1046 - Sen. Angela Mosley (D) - Modifies provisions relating to special administrative boards for unaccredited school districts

Last Action:

01/15/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1048 - Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R) - Creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans' Dependents Tuition Waiver" to provide college tuition waivers for the children, stepchildren, and spouses of certain veterans

Last Action:

02/09/2026

S - Committee hearing cancelled - 2/10/26 - 9:00 am - SCR 1 - Senate-Veterans and Military Affairs

SB1051 - Sen. Curtis Trent (R) - Creates provisions relating to protections against discrimination in educational settings

Last Action:

03/05/2026

H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing - 03/10/2026, 9:30 AM - Senate-Education, Senate Lounge

SB1071 - Sen. David Gregory (R) - Modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program

Last Action:

01/15/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1085 - Sen. Joe Nicola (R) - Prohibits public school staff members from encouraging students in their social transition to being perceived as a member of the opposite biological sex

Last Action:

02/17/2026

S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education

SB1090 - Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern (D) - Requires charter schools to obtain a certificate of need issued by the State Board of Education in order to be eligible to operate

Last Action:

01/15/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1097 - Sen. Karla May (D) - Prohibits the establishment of new charter schools in St. Louis City beginning August 28, 2026

Last Action:

01/15/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1121 - Sen. Curtis Trent (R) - Creates the "Missouri Higher Education Funding Policy Prioritization Act" and creates and modifies provisions relating to higher education workforce policy prioritization

Last Action:

02/24/2026

S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Education

SB1123 - Sen. Nick Schroer (R) - Modifies provisions relating to providing explicit sexual material to a student

Last Action:

01/15/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1130 - Sen. Jill Carter (R) - Prohibits state colleges and universities from employing individuals or engaging contractors who hold H-1B nonimmigrant status

Last Action:

02/24/2026

S - Removed from Senate Hearing Agenda - 2/24/26 - 8:00 am - Senate Lounge - Senate-Education

SB1136 - Sen. Mike Henderson (R) - Establishes provisions relating to the reconsideration of materials in a public library or public school library

Last Action:

01/15/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1144 - Sen. Adam Schnelting (R) - Changes the composition of the St. Charles City-County Library Board of Trustees

Last Action:

01/15/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Local Government, Elections, and Pensions

SB1155 - Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern (D) - Establishes the "Missouri Respond, Innovate, Succeed and Empower (RISE) Act" relating to accommodations for students with disabilities at public institutions of higher education

Last Action:

01/15/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1163 - Sen. Rick Brattin (R) - Authorizes a tax credit for certain educational expenses

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1165 - Sen. Mike Moon (R) - Requires school districts to establish a policy allowing students to be excused from class to receive religious or moral instruction off school property

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1172 - Sen. Barbara Washington (D) - Establishes the "Cronkite New Voices Act" to protect the freedom of press in school-sponsored media

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1185 - Sen. Nick Schroer (R) - Moves school board elections to the November general election

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1192 - Sen. Ben Brown (R) - Prohibits higher education accrediting agencies from considering diversity, equity, and inclusion practices

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1194 - Sen. Ben Brown (R) - Establishes new accountability measures for public schools, charter schools, school districts, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Last Action:

02/24/2026

S - Superseded by SB 1653

SB1198 - Sen. David Gregory (R) - Requires public schools to provide instruction in human growth and development

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1199 - Sen. David Gregory (R) - Prohibits certain diversity initiatives in public bodies

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Government Efficiency

SB1207 - Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R) - Requires the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority to file its annual financial report with the Joint Committee on Education

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1228 - Sen. Barbara Washington (D) - Modifies provisions relating to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1238 - Sen. Nick Schroer (R) - Creates provisions relating to instruction on the positive impacts of religion on American history

Last Action:

02/17/2026

S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Education

SB1258 - Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern (D) - Modifies the retirement allowance multiplier for certain members of the Public School Retirement System

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Local Government, Elections, and Pensions

SB1270 - Sen. Barbara Washington (D) - Requires public schools and charter schools to provide free feminine hygiene products to female students in grades 4-12

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1271 - Sen. Barbara Washington (D) - Creates and modifies provisions relating to lactation accommodations in public schools and charter schools

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1273 - Sen. Curtis Trent (R) - Establishes provisions relating to school property

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1278 - Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R) - Prohibits elementary and secondary schools and institutions of postsecondary education from being members of athletic organizations that allow students to use performance enhancing drugs

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1279 - Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R) - Modifies an income tax deduction for contributions to 529 savings accounts

Last Action:

02/11/2026

S - Voted Do Pass - Senate-Economic and Workforce Development

SB1290 - Sen. Brad Hudson (R) - 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

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1300 - Sen. Rick Brattin (R) - Creates and modifies provisions relating to school safety

Last Action:

02/10/2026

S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Education

SB1314 - Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R) - Authorizes parents to choose the school that their children attend

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1315 - Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R) - Establishes provisions relating to student surveys

Last Action:

02/09/2026

S - Voted Do Pass - Senate-Government Efficiency

SB1316 - Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R) - Prohibits diversity-equity-inclusion requirements in school districts and charter schools

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1334 - Sen. Mike Moon (R) - Establishes the Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act prohibiting discussion of certain topics by school personnel

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1341 - Sen. Nick Schroer (R) - Authorizes a tax credit for certain educational expenses

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1351 - Sen. Joe Nicola (R) - Changes the term of office for members of the Independence School District school board

Last Action:

03/05/2026

H - Reported to the House and read first time

SB1353 - Sen. Rick Brattin (R) - Requires school districts to include the amount expended for legal services in their Annual Secretary of the Board Report

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1364 - Sen. Nick Schroer (R) - Requires the Governor to appoint a board of directors to oversee any statewide activities association that facilitates interscholastic activities for secondary school students

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1370 - Sen. Rick Brattin (R) - Establishes provisions regarding adult eligibility for virtual school courses and programs

Last Action:

03/05/2026

H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing - 03/10/2026, 9:30 AM - Senate-Education, Senate Lounge

SB1378 - Sen. Curtis Trent (R) - Authorizes school districts and charter schools to provide instruction in cursive writing

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1382 - Sen. Barbara Washington (D) - Prohibits the carrying of concealed firearms in any public library

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety

SB1383 - Sen. Barbara Washington (D) - Authorizes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish an agricultural education program for elementary schools

Last Action:

02/24/2026

S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education

SB1384 - Sen. Barbara Washington (D) - Creates and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1404 - Sen. Rick Brattin (R) - 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

Last Action:

02/24/2026

S - Voted Do Pass - Senate-Education

SB1428 - Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R) - Prohibits educational institutions from mandating COVID-19 vaccines or gene therapy treatments

Last Action:

02/05/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1440 - Sen. Brad Hudson (R) - Modifies an income tax deduction for contributions to 529 savings accounts

Last Action:

02/05/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Insurance and Banking

SB1442 - Sen. Brad Hudson (R) - Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to literacy of elementary school students

Last Action:

03/05/2026

H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing - 03/10/2026, 9:30 AM - Senate-Education, Senate Lounge

SB1483 - Sen. Mike Henderson (R) - Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary schools

Last Action:

02/05/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1496 - Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R) - Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education

Last Action:

02/05/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1505 - Sen. Mike Henderson (R) - Modifies provisions relating to multidisciplinary adult protection teams

Last Action:

02/05/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Families, Seniors and Health

SB1558 - Sen. Mike Henderson (R) - Provides that private schools shall not be civilly liable for establishing single-sex restrooms and changing rooms

Last Action:

02/05/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1567 - Sen. Jamie Burger (R) - Establishes the "Missouri Integrated Safe Driving Program" to provide standardized driver education instruction and training for pupils in grades 9-12

Last Action:

02/05/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety

SB1600 - Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern (D) - Requires school districts to screen all students at least once before third grade for the purpose of identifying gifted students

Last Action:

02/05/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1602 - Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R) - Authorizes the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri to own or operate health care facilities

Last Action:

02/05/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-General Laws

SB1612 - Sen. Barbara Washington (D) - 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

Last Action:

02/12/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1617 - Sen. Rick Brattin (R) - 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

Last Action:

03/05/2026

H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing - 03/10/2026, 9:30 AM - Senate-Education, Senate Lounge

SB1628 - Sen. Curtis Trent (R) - Creates and modifies provisions relating to student evaluations

Last Action:

02/12/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1641 - Sen. Rick Brattin (R) - Authorizes private school students to participate in extracurricular activities at public schools under certain conditions

Last Action:

02/12/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1642 - Sen. Nick Schroer (R) - Requires summer and day camps to be licensed and to have an emergency plan in place

Last Action:

02/12/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1648 - Sen. Doug Beck (D) - Modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Last Action:

02/12/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1653 - Sen. Curtis Trent (R) - Establishes new accountability measures for public schools, charter schools, and school districts

Last Action:

02/24/2026

S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education

SB1660 - Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern (D) - 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

Last Action:

02/11/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SB1674 - Sen. Jamie Burger (R) - Requires the Governor to appoint a student representative to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education

Last Action:

02/17/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SB1675 - Sen. Patty Lewis (D) - Authorizes the board of trustees of an urban library district to change the dates of the fiscal year

Last Action:

02/18/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SB1696 - Sen. Stephen Webber (D) - Authorizes the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri to own or operate health care facilities

Last Action:

02/19/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SB1700 - Sen. Mike Henderson (R) - Requires school districts and charter schools to install master key boxes at public schools and charter schools on or before July 1, 2028

Last Action:

02/23/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SB1703 - Sen. Jill Carter (R) - Establishes the "Student Screen-Time Standards Act" and the "Framework on Classroom Use of Screens (FOCUS) Council" regarding instructional methods in elementary schools

Last Action:

02/23/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SB1710 - Sen. Tracy McCreery (D) - 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"

Last Action:

02/23/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SB1729 - Sen. Mike Henderson (R) - Establishes provisions relating to college and career readiness assessments

Last Action:

02/25/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SB1733 - Sen. David Gregory (R) - Establishes "Alyssa's Law" and requires local educational agencies to implement wearable panic alert technology and critical incident response mapping

Last Action:

02/25/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SB1736 - Sen. Barbara Washington (D) - Modifies the calculation of state aid for certain school districts

Last Action:

02/25/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SB1751 - Sen. Lincoln Hough (R) - To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the State Board of Education and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the several divisions and programs thereof

Last Action:

02/25/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SB1752 - Sen. Lincoln Hough (R) - To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development of Higher Education and Workforce Development

Last Action:

02/25/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SB1768 - Sen. Rick Brattin (R) - Modifies the definition of "firefighter" under the Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act

Last Action:

02/26/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SB1777 - Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R) - Allows a low-performing school district to enter into a contract with a state-approved entity for the establishment of a "Public School Transformation Campus"

Last Action:

02/26/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SB1778 - Sen. Angela Mosley (D) - Establishes provisions relating to personal finance curriculum requirements for public school students

Last Action:

02/26/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SB1779 - Sen. Mike Henderson (R) - Modifies cost of living adjustments for members of the Public School Retirement System and the Public Education Employee Retirement System

Last Action:

02/26/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SB1796 - Sen. Curtis Trent (R) - Creates provisions relating to personal information of public school teachers

Last Action:

02/26/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SB1800 - Sen. Nick Schroer (R) - Creates provisions relating to expressive activity at postsecondary educational institutions

Last Action:

02/26/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SB1805 - Sen. Patty Lewis (D) - Modifies the calculation of state aid for certain school districts

Last Action:

02/26/2026

S - Introduced and Read First Time

SJR69 - Sen. Rick Brattin (R) - Amends the Constitution to assert the right of parents to participate in and direct the education of their children free from government interference

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SJR86 - Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R) - Replaces the Coordinating Board for Higher Education with a director appointed by the Governor

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SJR92 - Sen. Mike Henderson (R) - Increases the debt limit for school districts

Last Action:

01/27/2026

S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education