HB 2112 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Establishes the "Missouri Teachers Matter Grant Program"

HB 2112 creates Missouri's "Teachers Matter Grant Program," providing financial incentives for teachers to engage in voluntary extra duties beyond their regular contracts. Qualified teachers (with valid licenses, satisfactory evaluations, and no existing salary supplements) earn up to $4,000 total through two $2,000 payments: the first after 40+ hours of self-directed work (like coaching, mentoring, or test prep) between December and January, and the second after another 40 hours between May and June. School districts match state funds for district grants ($1,000 each), but teachers must document their extra hours via written agreements and logs. The program expires after six years unless renewed by the legislature.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 2, 2025 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 2, 2025
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Kathy Steinhoff
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