Changes the name of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to the "Bishop Davidson Curriculum Distribution Department"
HB 1602 changes the official name of Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to the "Bishop Davidson Curriculum Distribution Department" effective August 28, 2025. The bill mandates that all state documents, statutes, and references to the department and its commissioner be updated to reflect this new name. It does not alter the department's functions, responsibilities, or transfer any programs; it solely updates the department's title and associated terminology across state law. This is a procedural name change with no substantive policy impact.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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Committee
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May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Scott Cupps
RRepublican
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