HB 3532 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Requires the general assembly to create educational resources for civic education in Missouri

HB 3532 requires Missouri's general assembly to develop and provide public schools with educational resources about the state's legislative process. These resources must explain how Missouri's process is shaped by the U.S. Constitution, Missouri Constitution, and federal/state laws. The bill specifies materials may include real-world experiences, publications, place-based learning accommodations, civic engagement opportunities, and digital tools. The bill is in early stages, having been introduced and read for the second time in March 2026.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action Apr 21, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → House Committee Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to include a companion bill (HB 3483) and updated the bill number to reflect this combination. The primary substantive change is a clarification of the legislative mandate to create educational materials, shifting the focus from merely detailing the process to actively 'educating children' about it. Additionally, the list of required educational content was broadened by changing 'not limited to' from 'not limited to' to 'not be limited to', ensuring the curriculum can include a wider range of resources like civic engagement and digital tools.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include HB 3483 as a companion measure, and the educational mandate was broadened to explicitly require teaching children about the legislative process.

SCOPE

The bill title and number were updated to indicate it is a committee substitute for both HB 3532 and HB 3483.

REQUIREMENT

The requirement for educational materials was clarified to explicitly state that the goal is 'educating children' rather than just detailing the process.

The list of permissible educational content was broadened to ensure it is not restricted to specific examples, allowing for more diverse teaching methods.

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Committee

Apr 21, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

lower

Apr 21, 2026

Lower · Passed

Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Apr 16, 2026

Committee

Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)

lower

Apr 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 16 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

lower

Apr 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Mar 25, 2026

Committee

Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)

lower

Feb 27, 2026

Introduced

Introduced and Read First Time (H)

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor