Education Law; Depts. of Elementary & Secondary Education, & Higher Education and Workforce Development

HB1607 - Rep. Hardy Billington (R) - Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1609 - Rep. Hardy Billington (R) - Enacts provisions governing flags displayed in public school classrooms
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB1627 - Rep. Willard Haley (R) - Modifies provisions governing the Career and Technical Education Advisory Council
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB1628 - Rep. Willard Haley (R) - Modifies provisions relating to the department of higher education and workforce development
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 

HB1639 - Rep. Matthew Overcast (R) - Establishes the "Missouri Pathways to Access and Success Act"
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

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
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1698 - Rep. Mazzie Christensen (R) - Establishes antibullying requirements for school districts
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB1701 - Rep. Mazzie Christensen (R) - Requires instruction in human growth and development in schools
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB1757 - Rep. Brenda Shields (R) - Establishes procedures for school districts to test for gifted students
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB1767 - Rep. Ed Lewis (R) - Enacts the Missouri Educators and Parental Empowerment and Rights Act
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB1776 - Rep. Phil Amato (R) - Provides matching grant moneys to assist school districts with school renovation projects
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB1784 - Rep. John Voss (R) - Changes the definition of "qualified student" for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB1787 - Rep. Jamie Gragg (R) - Requires public schools to establish the general municipal election day and the general election day as a school holiday
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB1792 - Rep. Jim Murphy (R) - Establishes the Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB1841 - Rep. Sherri Gallick (R) - Modifies provisions relating to sports officials, including civil liability protections and classification as special victims for criminal assault
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB1844 - Rep. Sherri Gallick (R) - Establishes a licensure compact for athletic trainers
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/09/2026 

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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB1876 - Rep. Renee Reuter (R) - Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB1880 - Rep. Renee Reuter (R) - Prohibits public schools from selling certain caffeinated drinks to children
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1898 - Rep. Adrian Plank (D) - Requires publicly funded state colleges and universities to allow medical marijuana use on campus
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB1922 - Rep. Marty Joe Murray (D) - Authorizes income tax deductions for educators and first responders
Progress: House: Filed
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"
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB1965 - Rep. Tara Peters (R) - Modifies provisions relating to athletic trainers
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB1994 - Rep. Bill Irwin (R) - Requires school districts to display the Ten Commandments in each instructional building in the school district
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2049 - Rep. Marlene Terry (D) - Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2051 - Rep. Marlene Terry (D) - Modifies positions governing school administrators
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing - 01/12/2026, 4:30 PM - House-Emerging Issues, HR 7

HB2062 - Rep. Wick Thomas (D) - Modifies provisions relating to higher education tuition
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2078 - Rep. Ben Keathley (R) - Changes provisions governing school superintendent salaries
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2091 - Rep. Aaron Crossley (D) - Modifies provisions relating to school employee retirement systems
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2097 - Rep. John Martin (R) - Changes a pilot agricultural education program in elementary schools to a statewide program
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 

HB2110 - Rep. Michael Davis (R) - Establishes procedures authorizing certain school districts to detach from a community college district upon voter approval
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2112 - Rep. Kathy Steinhoff (D) - Establishes the "Missouri Teachers Matter Grant Program"
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2115 - Rep. Peggy McGaugh (R) - Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2116 - Rep. Bill Owen (R) - Modifies provisions governing contributions to qualified tuition programs
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2120 - Rep. John Black (R) - Establishes antibullying requirements for school districts
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2121 - Rep. John Black (R) - Enacts the "Missouri Religious Liberty in Schools Awareness Act"
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2123 - Rep. John Black (R) - Modifies provisions governing funding for higher education
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2126 - Rep. Brad Banderman (R) - Modifies provisions governing school administrator evaluations and contracts
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2129 - Rep. Mark Boyko (D) - Modifies provisions governing charter school compliance with educational requirements
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2151 - Rep. Travis Wilson (R) - Modifies provisions governing the "Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant"
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2154 - Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R) - Enacts provisions governing adult student access to virtual schools
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2172 - Rep. Marlene Terry (D) - Provides procedures for making real property available for school purposes to charter schools and school districts
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2183 - Rep. Ian Mackey (D) - Bans using seclusion to confine a student
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2195 - Rep. Rodger Reedy (R) - Requires public schools to offer a driver education course that students must complete before graduating
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2197 - Rep. Martin Jacobs (D) - Modifies provisions governing school administrator evaluations and contracts
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2209 - Rep. Louis Riggs (R) - Modifies provisions governing civics instruction in schools
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2211 - Rep. Louis Riggs (R) - Enacts provisions governing development of the workforce
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2217 - Rep. Louis Riggs (R) - Establishes transparency requirements for textbooks and curricula
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2230 - Rep. Tricia Byrnes (R) - Limits the use of technology for student learning practices in elementary schools
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2238 - Rep. Marty Joe Murray (D) - Creates the "Hayes Act" governing school meals
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2252 - Rep. Jaclyn Zimmermann (D) - Establishes the "Missouri Teachers Classroom Supply Assistance Program"
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2272 - Rep. Ed Lewis (R) - Modifies provisions governing certificates of license to teach
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2274 - Rep. Ed Lewis (R) - Adopts the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact"
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Referred to committee - 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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2304 - Rep. Philip Oehlerking (R) - Establishes written parental consent requirements for individualized education programs (IEPs)
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2317 - Rep. Mark Sharp (D) - Requires the observation of Black History Month in school districts
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2331 - Rep. Mark Boyko (D) - Allows students to apply sunscreen at school
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2335 - Rep. Ann Kelley (R) - Modifies provisions governing school employee training requirements
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2341 - Rep. Raychel Proudie (D) - Requires certain public schools to offer breakfast after the bell
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2342 - Rep. Raychel Proudie (D) - 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
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2390 - Rep. Marty Joe Murray (D) - Modifies provisions governing physical activity in schools
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2396 - Rep. Bob Bromley (R) - Modifies provisions relating to teacher retirement
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education

HB2403 - Rep. Mark Meirath (R) - Provides for a transfer board to be responsible for handling appeals of decisions made by statewide activities associations
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB2408 - Rep. Brenda Shields (R) - Modifies provisions governing grants to deaf-blind individuals and families
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

HB2428 - Rep. Ben Keathley (R) - Changes provisions governing charter schools
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
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
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
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
Progress: House: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time

SB839 - Sen. Mike Cierpiot (R) - Moves school board elections to the November general election
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 

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
Progress: Senate: Filed
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
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

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
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB874 - Sen. Angela Mosley (D) - Requires public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students
Progress: Senate: Filed
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
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
S - Referred to committee - 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
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB898 - Sen. Tracy McCreery (D) - Provides for the establishment of an early education school district in St. Louis County
Progress: Senate: Filed
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
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

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
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing - 01/13/2026, 8:00 AM - Senate-Education, Senate Lounge

SB923 - Sen. Stephen Webber (D) - Repeals provisions authorizing the establishment of charter schools in Boone County
Progress: Senate: Filed
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
Progress: Senate: Filed
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
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing - 01/13/2026, 8:00 AM - Senate-Education, Senate Lounge

SB962 - Sen. Barbara Washington (D) - Requires schools that receive state funds to give students excused absences for attending scheduled elections with their parents
Progress: Senate: Filed
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
Progress: Senate: Filed
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
Progress: Senate: Filed
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
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB971 - Sen. Curtis Trent (R) - Creates, modifies, and repeals provisions relating to student transfers to nonresident districts
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB978 - Sen. Nick Schroer (R) - Requires school districts and charter schools to provide instruction on human growth and development
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB992 - Sen. Mike Henderson (R) - Repeals provisions relating to the statewide assessment system
Progress: Senate: Filed
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
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing - 01/13/2026, 8:00 AM - Senate-Education, Senate Lounge

SB1002 - Sen. Adam Schnelting (R) - Moves school board elections to the November general election
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
S - Referred to committee - 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
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/08/2026 
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education

SB1028 - Sen. Rick Brattin (R) - Establishes provisions regarding elementary and secondary education
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/07/2026 
S - Read First Time

SB1029 - Sen. Rick Brattin (R) - Requires school districts to maintain an easily accessible online record of all money the district receives and spends
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/07/2026 
S - Read First Time

SB1040 - Sen. Steven Roberts (D) - Authorizes a sales tax for special educational services
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/07/2026 
S - Read First Time

SB1041 - Sen. Steven Roberts (D) - Authorizes a property tax for special educational services
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/07/2026 
S - Read First Time

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
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/07/2026 
S - Read First Time

SB1046 - Sen. Angela Mosley (D) - Modifies provisions relating to special administrative boards for unaccredited school districts
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/07/2026 
S - Read First Time

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
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/07/2026 
S - Read First Time

SB1051 - Sen. Curtis Trent (R) - Creates provisions relating to protections against discrimination in educational settings
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/07/2026 
S - Read First Time

SB1071 - Sen. David Gregory (R) - Modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
01/07/2026 
S - Read First Time

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
Progress: Senate: Filed
Last Action:
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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
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SB1097 - Sen. Karla May (D) - Prohibits the establishment of new charter schools in St. Louis City beginning August 28, 2026
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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
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SB1123 - Sen. Nick Schroer (R) - Modifies provisions relating to providing explicit sexual material to a student
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SB1130 - Sen. Jill Carter (R) - Prohibits state colleges and universities from employing individuals or engaging contractors who hold H-1B nonimmigrant status
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SB1136 - Sen. Mike Henderson (R) - Establishes provisions relating to the reconsideration of materials in a public library or public school library
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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
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SB1163 - Sen. Rick Brattin (R) - Authorizes a tax credit for certain educational expenses
Progress: Senate: Filed
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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
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SB1172 - Sen. Barbara Washington (D) - Establishes the "Cronkite New Voices Act" to protect the freedom of press in school-sponsored media
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SB1185 - Sen. Nick Schroer (R) - Moves school board elections to the November general election
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SB1192 - Sen. Ben Brown (R) - Prohibits higher education accrediting agencies from considering diversity, equity, and inclusion practices
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SB1194 - Sen. Ben Brown (R) - Establishes new accountability measures for public schools, charter schools, school districts, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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SB1196 - Sen. Mike Henderson (R) - Modifies provisions relating to grants for certain workforce training programs
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SB1198 - Sen. David Gregory (R) - Requires public schools to provide instruction in human growth and development
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SB1207 - Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R) - Requires the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority to file its annual financial report with the Joint Committee on Education
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SB1228 - Sen. Barbara Washington (D) - Modifies provisions relating to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
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SB1238 - Sen. Nick Schroer (R) - Creates provisions relating to instruction on the positive impacts of religion on American history
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SB1258 - Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern (D) - Modifies the retirement allowance multiplier for certain members of the Public School Retirement System
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SB1270 - Sen. Barbara Washington (D) - Requires public schools and charter schools to provide free feminine hygiene products to female students in grades 4-12
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SB1271 - Sen. Barbara Washington (D) - Creates and modifies provisions relating to lactation accommodations in public schools and charter schools
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SB1273 - Sen. Curtis Trent (R) - Establishes provisions relating to school property
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SB1276 - Sen. Nick Schroer (R) - Creates new provisions relating to discrimination in public entities
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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
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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
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SB1300 - Sen. Rick Brattin (R) - Creates and modifies provisions relating to school safety
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SB1314 - Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R) - Authorizes parents to choose the school that their children attend
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SB1315 - Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R) - Establishes provisions relating to student surveys
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SB1316 - Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R) - Prohibits diversity-equity-inclusion requirements in school districts and charter schools
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SB1334 - Sen. Mike Moon (R) - Establishes the Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act prohibiting discussion of certain topics by school personnel
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SB1341 - Sen. Nick Schroer (R) - Authorizes a tax credit for certain educational expenses
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SB1351 - Sen. Joe Nicola (R) - Changes the term of office for members of the Independence School District school board
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SB1353 - Sen. Rick Brattin (R) - Requires school districts to include the amount expended for legal services in their Annual Secretary of the Board Report
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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
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SB1370 - Sen. Rick Brattin (R) - Establishes provisions regarding adult eligibility for virtual school courses and programs
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SB1378 - Sen. Curtis Trent (R) - Authorizes school districts and charter schools to provide instruction in cursive writing
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SB1383 - Sen. Barbara Washington (D) - Requires the agricultural education pilot program to be implemented at all elementary schools statewide
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SB1384 - Sen. Barbara Washington (D) - Creates and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education
Progress: Senate: Filed
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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
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SB1428 - Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R) - Prohibits educational institutions from mandating COVID-19 vaccines or gene therapy treatments
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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
Progress: Senate: Filed
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SJR86 - Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R) - Replaces the Coordinating Board for Higher Education with a director appointed by the Governor
Progress: Senate: Filed
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SJR92 - Sen. Mike Henderson (R) - Increases the debt limit for school districts
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