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

178 bills
HB1607 Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex
Sponsor Rep. Hardy Billington (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/28/2026
H - Superseded by HB 1663
HB1609 Enacts provisions governing flags displayed in public school classrooms
Sponsor Rep. Hardy Billington (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1612 Requires school districts to display the Ten Commandments in each building and classroom in the school district
Sponsor Rep. Hardy Billington (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1627 Modifies provisions governing the Career and Technical Education Advisory Council
Sponsor Rep. Willard Haley (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/09/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative
HB1628 Modifies provisions relating to the department of higher education and workforce development
Sponsor Rep. Willard Haley (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
02/26/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
HB1639 Establishes the "Missouri Pathways to Access and Success Act"
Sponsor Rep. Matthew Overcast (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1640 Prohibits public institutions of higher education from accepting examination scores from testing entities that require disabled individuals to undergo comprehensive testing for disabilities that do not change over time
Sponsor Rep. Matthew Overcast (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1662 Requires public schools to provide free breakfasts and lunches to all students attending classes in such school
Sponsor Rep. Brian Seitz (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1663 Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex
Sponsor Rep. Brian Seitz (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/28/2026
S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Education
HB1698 Establishes antibullying requirements for school districts
Sponsor Rep. Mazzie Christensen (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/12/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Elementary and Secondary Education
HB1701 Requires instruction in human growth and development in schools
Sponsor Rep. Mazzie Christensen (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1704 Creates the Education Freedom Act and modifies provisions relating to the assessment of public elementary and secondary schools
Sponsor Rep. Mazzie Christensen (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1722 Modifies the election date, terms of office, and term limits for members of school boards
Sponsor Rep. Richard West (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1726 Requires every school district to comply with enhanced safety and security standards
Sponsor Rep. Mike Costlow (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1744 Establishes a quality control committee for oversight and enacts education reforms
Sponsor Rep. Scott Miller (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1748 Adds provisions including gifted education pupil count for purposes of funding schools through the foundation formula
Sponsor Rep. Scott Miller (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-Elementary and Secondary Education
HB1757 Establishes procedures for school districts to test for gifted students
Sponsor Rep. Brenda Shields (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
05/07/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar
HB1767 Enacts the Missouri Educators and Parental Empowerment and Rights Act
Sponsor Rep. Ed Lewis (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/12/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Elementary and Secondary Education
HB1776 Provides matching grant moneys to assist school districts with school renovation projects
Sponsor Rep. Phil Amato (R)
Progress
House: 3rd Reading
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1784 Changes the definition of "qualified student" for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program
Sponsor Rep. John Voss (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/22/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education
HB1787 Requires public schools to establish the general municipal election day and the general election day as a school holiday
Sponsor Rep. Jamie Gragg (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/03/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-Elections
HB1792 Establishes the Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act
Sponsor Rep. Jim Murphy (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/26/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative
HB1841 Modifies provisions relating to sports officials, including civil liability protections and classification as special victims for criminal assault
Sponsor Rep. Sherri Gallick (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1844 Establishes a licensure compact for athletic trainers
Sponsor Rep. Sherri Gallick (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/28/2026
S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Emerging Issues and Professional Registration
HB1856 Increases the cigarette tax from $0.17 per pack of 20 cigarettes to $0.27 per pack to be used for public education and health care purposes, upon voter approval
Sponsor Rep. Steve Butz (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1876 Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing
Sponsor Rep. Renee Reuter (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/04/2026
H - Superseded by HB 2115
HB1880 Prohibits public schools from selling certain caffeinated drinks to children
Sponsor Rep. Renee Reuter (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/11/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-General Laws
HB1893 Establishes immunity from civil liability for certain actions taken by private schools related to access to restrooms or changing areas
Sponsor Rep. Wendy Hausman (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/16/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Emerging Issues
HB1898 Requires publicly funded state colleges and universities to allow medical marijuana use on campus
Sponsor Rep. Adrian Plank (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1905 Changes a pilot agricultural education program in elementary schools to a statewide program
Sponsor Rep. Adrian Plank (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/22/2026
H - Superseded by HB 2097
HB1922 Authorizes income tax deductions for educators and first responders
Sponsor Rep. Marty Joe Murray (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1934 Establishes the "College Admission and Financial Aid Letter Consistency Task Force"
Sponsor Rep. Marla Smith (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1937 Expands the definition of special victim to include sports officials at a sporting event
Sponsor Rep. Donna Barnes (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1938 Establishes the offenses of harassment of a school or recreation athletic official and entry or remaining on site of a school or recreation athletic contest after being forbidden
Sponsor Rep. Donna Barnes (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1965 Modifies provisions relating to athletic trainers
Sponsor Rep. Tara Peters (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/05/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-Health and Mental Health
HB1973 Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex
Sponsor Rep. Bennie Cook (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/28/2026
H - Superseded by HB 1663
HB1994 Requires school districts to display the Ten Commandments in each instructional building in the school district
Sponsor Rep. Bill Irwin (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB1998 Prohibits educational institutions from using state funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion purposes
Sponsor Rep. Mark Meirath (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
H - Removed from House Hearing Agenda - 1/28/26 - 2:30 pm - HR 7 - House-Legislative Review
HB2048 Requires the state board of education to provide for a transition to a special administrative board for certain unaccredited school districts
Sponsor Rep. Marlene Terry (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2049 Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing
Sponsor Rep. Marlene Terry (D)
Progress
House: Filed
Last Action
01/08/2026
H - Read Second Time
HB2050 Requires school superintendents of certain school districts to reside within the school district
Sponsor Rep. Marlene Terry (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2051 Modifies positions governing school administrators
Sponsor Rep. Marlene Terry (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2061 Provides protections against discrimination and antisemitism in public schools and public postsecondary educational institutions
Sponsor Rep. George Hruza (R)
Progress
Passed Into Law
Last Action
04/23/2026
G - Signed by the Governor
HB2062 Modifies provisions relating to higher education tuition
Sponsor Rep. Wick Thomas (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2074 Creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans' Dependents Tuition Waiver" to provide college tuition waivers for the children, stepchildren, and spouses of certain veterans
Sponsor Rep. Brandon Phelps (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2078 Changes provisions governing school superintendent salaries
Sponsor Rep. Ben Keathley (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2091 Modifies provisions relating to school employee retirement systems
Sponsor Rep. Aaron Crossley (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2095 Modifies the total cost of living adjustments for members of the Public School Retirement System and the Public Education Employee Retirement System
Sponsor Rep. Willard Haley (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/31/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Pensions
HB2097 Changes a pilot agricultural education program in elementary schools to a statewide program
Sponsor Rep. John Martin (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
05/14/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Fiscal Review
HB2110 Establishes procedures authorizing certain school districts to detach from a community college district upon voter approval
Sponsor Rep. Michael Davis (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2112 Establishes the "Missouri Teachers Matter Grant Program"
Sponsor Rep. Kathy Steinhoff (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2115 Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing
Sponsor Rep. Peggy McGaugh (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/23/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative
HB2116 Modifies provisions governing contributions to qualified tuition programs
Sponsor Rep. Bill Owen (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/12/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Financial Institutions
HB2120 Establishes antibullying requirements for school districts
Sponsor Rep. John Black (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/28/2026
S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education
HB2121 Enacts the "Missouri Religious Liberty in Schools Awareness Act"
Sponsor Rep. John Black (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2123 Modifies provisions governing funding for higher education
Sponsor Rep. John Black (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/15/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative
HB2126 Modifies provisions governing school administrator evaluations and contracts
Sponsor Rep. Brad Banderman (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/16/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Elementary and Secondary Education
HB2129 Modifies provisions governing charter school compliance with educational requirements
Sponsor Rep. Mark Boyko (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2130 Changes the definition of a "qualified school" for purposes of the Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts program
Sponsor Rep. Mark Boyko (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2144 Increases the Public School Retirement System (PSRS) one-time death benefit payment to $10,000 for retiree member deaths arising on or after August 28, 2026
Sponsor Rep. Bob Bromley (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/10/2026
H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing - 03/11/2026, 3:00 PM - House-Pensions, HR 6
HB2151 Modifies provisions governing the fast track workforce incentive grant
Sponsor Rep. Travis Wilson (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/29/2026
S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Economic and Workforce Development
HB2154 Enacts provisions governing adult student access to virtual schools
Sponsor Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education
HB2157 Enacts provisions requiring school districts to develop policies for released-time courses
Sponsor Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2158 Modifies provisions of the "Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program" tax credit
Sponsor Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/12/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education
HB2172 Provides procedures for making real property available for school purposes to charter schools and school districts
Sponsor Rep. Marlene Terry (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/03/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Emerging Issues
HB2183 Bans using seclusion to confine a student
Sponsor Rep. Ian Mackey (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2185 Modifies provisions governing qualified students who receive Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program grants
Sponsor Rep. Ian Mackey (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2195 Establishes the "Missouri Integrated Safe Driving Program"
Sponsor Rep. Rodger Reedy (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/31/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Legislative
HB2197 Modifies provisions governing school administrator evaluations and contracts
Sponsor Rep. Martin Jacobs (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/16/2026
H - Superseded by HB 2126
HB2209 Modifies provisions governing civics instruction in schools
Sponsor Rep. Louis Riggs (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2210 Establishes a fund for matching school district expenditures of reserve moneys to increase teacher salaries
Sponsor Rep. Louis Riggs (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2211 Enacts provisions governing development of the workforce
Sponsor Rep. Louis Riggs (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2217 Establishes transparency requirements for textbooks and curricula
Sponsor Rep. Louis Riggs (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education
HB2230 Establishes provisions relating to instructional methods in schools
Sponsor Rep. Tricia Byrnes (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
05/07/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar
HB2238 Creates the "Hayes Act" governing school meals
Sponsor Rep. Marty Joe Murray (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2242 Provides a state supplement for public schools to hire a school nurse and a mental health professional
Sponsor Rep. Yolanda Young (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2251 Establishes the "Missouri Free School Meals Program" to reimburse schools for providing free breakfasts and lunches to all students
Sponsor Rep. Jaclyn Zimmermann (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2252 Establishes the "Missouri Teachers Classroom Supply Assistance Program"
Sponsor Rep. Jaclyn Zimmermann (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2271 Prohibits commercial services that provide a user with work submitted for educational credit in the user's name
Sponsor Rep. Ed Lewis (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2272 Modifies provisions governing certificates of license to teach
Sponsor Rep. Ed Lewis (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2274 Adopts the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact"
Sponsor Rep. Ed Lewis (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
03/12/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
HB2278 Establishes the "Interscholastic Athletic Activities Appeals Board" within the department of elementary and secondary education to hear appeals after the activities association appeals process has been exhausted
Sponsor Rep. Bennie Cook (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/14/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Legislative
HB2303 Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to develop a curriculum on personal finance to be used by school districts
Sponsor Rep. Philip Oehlerking (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/09/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative
HB2304 Establishes written parental consent requirements for individualized education programs (IEPs)
Sponsor Rep. Philip Oehlerking (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/27/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Legislative
HB2317 Requires the observation of Black History Month in school districts
Sponsor Rep. Mark Sharp (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2331 Allows students to apply sunscreen at school
Sponsor Rep. Mark Boyko (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2335 Modifies provisions governing school employee training requirements
Sponsor Rep. Ann Kelley (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/30/2026
S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education
HB2341 Requires certain public schools to offer breakfast after the bell
Sponsor Rep. Raychel Proudie (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2342 Requires all new playground areas and surfaces to comply with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and relevant regulations issued by the United States Department of Justice
Sponsor Rep. Raychel Proudie (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/24/2026
H - Voted Do Pass as substituted - House-Children and Families
HB2367 Modifies provisions governing community college degree programs in certain workforce fields when labor shortages exists
Sponsor Rep. Jeff Vernetti (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2379 Modifies provisions relating to sales taxes for early childhood services
Sponsor Rep. Cecelie Williams (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/04/2026
H - Reported Do Pass as substituted - House-Ways and Means
HB2390 Modifies provisions governing physical activity in schools
Sponsor Rep. Marty Joe Murray (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2393 Provides protections against discrimination and antisemitism in public schools and public postsecondary educational institutions
Sponsor Rep. Ian Mackey (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2396 Modifies provisions relating to teacher retirement
Sponsor Rep. Bob Bromley (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/25/2026
H - Public hearing completed - House-Elementary and Secondary Education
HB2403 Provides for a transfer board to be responsible for handling appeals of decisions made by statewide activities associations
Sponsor Rep. Mark Meirath (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/12/2026
H - Superseded by HB 2278
HB2404 Prohibits a political subdivision from adopting policies for property transferred by political subdivisions from being used for lawful education purposes by a charter school
Sponsor Rep. George Hruza (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
05/07/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar
HB2408 Modifies provisions governing grants to deaf-blind individuals and families
Sponsor Rep. Brenda Shields (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
05/05/2026
S - Voted Do Pass - Senate-Families, Seniors and Health
HB2420 Authorizes the establishment of a charter school in any school district
Sponsor Rep. Cathy Jo Loy (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HB2428 Changes provisions governing charter schools
Sponsor Rep. Ben Keathley (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HJR114 Proposes a constitutional amendment to assert the right of parents to participate in and direct the education of their children free from government interference
Sponsor Rep. Mike Costlow (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Elementary and Secondary Education
HJR129 Proposes a constitutional amendment that Increases the debt limit for school districts
Sponsor Rep. Brad Pollitt (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
HJR137 Proposes a constitutional amendment that adds employees of school districts to the list of allowed employment for members of the general assembly
Sponsor Rep. Mark Sharp (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
SB839 Moves school board elections to the November general election
Sponsor Sen. Mike Cierpiot (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Local Government, Elections, and Pensions
SB855 Requires the State Board of Education to convene a work group to develop a curriculum framework of instruction on the dehumanization of marginalized groups
Sponsor Sen. Brian Williams (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB863 Establishes the "Interscholastic Athletic Oversight Commission", a board of directors appointed by the Governor to hear appeals of certain decisions made by statewide activities associations
Sponsor Sen. Jason Bean (R)
Progress
Passed Into Law
Last Action
07/09/2026
G - Signed by the Governor
SB867 Requires certain financial information regarding the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program to be posted semi-annually on the Missouri Accountability Portal
Sponsor Sen. Doug Beck (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB874 Requires public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students
Sponsor Sen. Angela Mosley (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB886 Creates the "Keep Our Schools Safe Act" regarding school safety
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/29/2026
S - Removed from Senate Hearing Agenda - 1/29/26 - 9:30 am - SCR 2 - Senate-Education
SB892 Requires the State Board of Education to cause its annual report to be published on the website of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Sponsor Sen. Jill Carter (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/17/2026
S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Education
SB898 Provides for the establishment of an early education school district in St. Louis County
Sponsor Sen. Tracy McCreery (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB906 Creates, modifies, and repeals provisions relating to student transfers to nonresident districts
Sponsor Sen. David Gregory (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/10/2026
S - Superseded by SB 971
SB909 Renames the "Missouri Student Religious Liberties Act" the "Missouri Safeguarding Personal Expression at K-12 Schools (SPEAKS) Act" and creates provisions safeguarding students' political and ideological expression at public schools
Sponsor Sen. Brad Hudson (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
01/29/2026
S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education
SB923 Repeals provisions authorizing the establishment of charter schools in Boone County
Sponsor Sen. Stephen Webber (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB939 Modifies provisions relating to the governing bodies of certain public institutions of higher education
Sponsor Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB948 Provides that parents shall have the fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their children free from government interference
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/02/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar
SB962 Requires schools that receive state funds to give students excused absences for attending scheduled elections with their parents
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB963 Requires school districts and charter schools to offer students who are 17 1/2 years old the opportunity to register to vote
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB966 Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to ensure that safety assessments are conducted on all public schools located in St. Louis City or St. Louis County
Sponsor Sen. Angela Mosley (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB967 Establishes the Black History Education and Awareness Act and designates the first week in February as Black History Week
Sponsor Sen. Angela Mosley (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/22/2026
S - Removed from Senate Hearing Agenda - 4/23/26 - 9:30 am - SCR 2 - Senate-Education
SB971 Establishes provisions relating to student transfers to nonresident districts
Sponsor Sen. Curtis Trent (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/03/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar
SB978 Requires school districts and charter schools to provide instruction on human growth and development
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/10/2026
S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education
SB992 Repeals provisions relating to the statewide assessment system
Sponsor Sen. Mike Henderson (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB998 Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program
Sponsor Sen. Brad Hudson (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/23/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar
SB1002 Creates and modifies provisions relating to elections submitted to the people by a school board of any school district located in St. Charles County
Sponsor Sen. Adam Schnelting (R)
Progress
Passed Into Law
Last Action
07/13/2026
G - Signed by the Governor
SB1014 Modifies the "Jason Flatt/Avery Reine Cantor Act" and repeals and modifies provisions relating to mental health efforts in public schools
Sponsor Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/08/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1028 Establishes provisions regarding elementary and secondary education
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1029 Creates and modifies provisions relating to education
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/10/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar
SB1040 Authorizes a sales tax for special educational services
Sponsor Sen. Steven Roberts (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1041 Authorizes a property tax for special educational services
Sponsor Sen. Steven Roberts (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1045 Requires certain topics in Native American and African American history to be included in the seventh through twelfth grade history curriculum in public schools
Sponsor Sen. Angela Mosley (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1046 Modifies provisions relating to special administrative boards for unaccredited school districts
Sponsor Sen. Angela Mosley (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1048 Creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans' Dependents Tuition Waiver" to provide college tuition waivers for the children, stepchildren, and spouses of certain veterans
Sponsor Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/09/2026
S - Committee hearing cancelled - 2/10/26 - 9:00 am - SCR 1 - Senate-Veterans and Military Affairs
SB1051 Creates provisions relating to protections against discrimination in educational settings
Sponsor Sen. Curtis Trent (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/10/2026
S - Voted Do Pass - Senate-Education
SB1071 Modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program
Sponsor Sen. David Gregory (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1085 Prohibits public school staff members from encouraging students in their social transition to being perceived as a gender different from their biological sex
Sponsor Sen. Joe Nicola (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/13/2026
S - Placed on Informal Calendar
SB1090 Requires charter schools to obtain a certificate of need issued by the State Board of Education in order to be eligible to operate
Sponsor Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1097 Prohibits the establishment of new charter schools in St. Louis City beginning August 28, 2026
Sponsor Sen. Karla May (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1121 Creates the "Missouri Higher Education Funding Policy Prioritization Act" and creates and modifies provisions relating to higher education workforce policy prioritization
Sponsor Sen. Curtis Trent (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/24/2026
S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Education
SB1123 Modifies provisions relating to providing explicit sexual material to a student
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1130 Prohibits state colleges and universities from employing individuals or engaging contractors who hold H-1B nonimmigrant status
Sponsor Sen. Jill Carter (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/24/2026
S - Removed from Senate Hearing Agenda - 2/24/26 - 8:00 am - Senate Lounge - Senate-Education
SB1136 Establishes provisions relating to the reconsideration of materials in a public library or public school library
Sponsor Sen. Mike Henderson (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1155 Establishes the "Missouri Respond, Innovate, Succeed and Empower (RISE) Act" relating to accommodations for students with disabilities at public institutions of higher education
Sponsor Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/15/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1163 Authorizes a tax credit for certain educational expenses
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1165 Requires school districts to establish a policy allowing students to be excused from class to receive religious or moral instruction off school property
Sponsor Sen. Mike Moon (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1172 Establishes the "Cronkite New Voices Act" to protect the freedom of press in school-sponsored media
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1185 Moves school board elections to the November general election
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1192 Prohibits higher education accrediting agencies from considering diversity, equity, and inclusion practices
Sponsor Sen. Ben Brown (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/12/2026
S - Removed from Senate Hearing Agenda - 3/24/26 - 8:00 am - Senate Lounge - Senate-Education
SB1194 Establishes new accountability measures for public schools, charter schools, school districts, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Sponsor Sen. Ben Brown (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/24/2026
S - Superseded by SB 1653
SB1196 Modifies provisions relating to grants for certain workforce training programs
Sponsor Sen. Mike Henderson (R)
Progress
House: 3rd Reading
Last Action
05/14/2026
H - Emergency clause Defeated - Y-2 N-132
SB1198 Requires public schools to provide instruction in human growth and development
Sponsor Sen. David Gregory (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1207 Requires the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority to file its annual financial report with the Joint Committee on Education
Sponsor Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/28/2026
S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education
SB1228 Modifies provisions relating to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1238 Creates provisions relating to instruction on the positive impacts of religion on American history
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/17/2026
S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Education
SB1258 Modifies the retirement allowance multiplier for certain members of the Public School Retirement System
Sponsor Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Local Government, Elections, and Pensions
SB1270 Requires public schools and charter schools to provide free feminine hygiene products to female students in grades 4-12
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1271 Creates and modifies provisions relating to lactation accommodations in public schools and charter schools
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1273 Establishes provisions relating to school property
Sponsor Sen. Curtis Trent (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1276 Creates new provisions relating to discrimination in public entities
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1278 Prohibits elementary and secondary schools and institutions of postsecondary education from being members of athletic organizations that allow students to use performance enhancing drugs
Sponsor Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1290 Establishes the "Missouri Healthy Schools Act" and prohibits public schools from serving, selling, or allowing a third party to sell ultraprocessed food during the school day
Sponsor Sen. Brad Hudson (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1300 Creates and modifies provisions relating to school safety
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/10/2026
S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Education
SB1314 Authorizes parents to choose the school that their children attend
Sponsor Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1315 Establishes provisions relating to student surveys
Sponsor Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/09/2026
S - Voted Do Pass - Senate-Government Efficiency
SB1316 Prohibits diversity-equity-inclusion requirements in school districts and charter schools
Sponsor Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1334 Establishes the Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act prohibiting discussion of certain topics by school personnel
Sponsor Sen. Mike Moon (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1341 Authorizes a tax credit for certain educational expenses
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1351 Creates and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education and establishes the "Student Screen-Time Standards Act", "Framework on Classroom Use of Screens Council", "Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act", and "Missouri Integrated Safe Driving Program"
Sponsor Sen. Joe Nicola (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/12/2026
H - ** REVISED for TIME and LOCATION ** - 5/13/26 - 9:30 am - HR 1 - House-Rules-Legislative
SB1353 Requires school districts to include the amount expended for legal services in their Annual Secretary of the Board Report
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1364 Requires the Governor to appoint a board of directors to oversee any statewide activities association that facilitates interscholastic activities for secondary school students
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1370 Modifies the "Workforce Diploma Program" and establishes new provisions regarding adult eligibility for virtual school courses and programs
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
03/10/2026
S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Education
SB1378 Authorizes school districts and charter schools to provide instruction in cursive writing
Sponsor Sen. Curtis Trent (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1383 Authorizes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish an agricultural education program for elementary schools
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/14/2026
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative
SB1384 Creates and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SB1404 Requires school districts and charter schools to notify parents about the use of tutoring programs or services at least half-owned by entities outside the United States
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/24/2026
S - Voted Do Pass - Senate-Education
SB1428 Prohibits educational institutions from mandating COVID-19 vaccines or gene therapy treatments
Sponsor Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
02/05/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SJR69 Amends the Constitution to assert the right of parents to participate in and direct the education of their children free from government interference
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SJR86 Replaces the Coordinating Board for Higher Education with a director appointed by the Governor
Sponsor Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education
SJR92 Increases the debt limit for school districts
Sponsor Sen. Mike Henderson (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
01/27/2026
S - Referred to committee - Senate-Education