HB 3322 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to educational stability for a child in foster care

HB 3322 improves educational stability for children in foster care by requiring foster care placements to prioritize the child's school attendance area. It ensures children can remain in their school of origin until placement disputes are resolved, and if a "best interest" decision isn't made within 30 days (60 days in summer), the child's current school district enrollment is automatically considered best - provided the previous school is more than 30 miles away (35 miles for special education). The bill also mandates school districts to accept credits from any school, issue diplomas when graduation requirements are met under juvenile court, and prevent grade reductions for absences tied to foster care changes or court activities.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2026 Last action Apr 14, 2026
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Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 14 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
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Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Referred: Children and Families(H)
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Feb 17, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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