Education (Curriculum)

in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1778: Establishes provisions relating to personal finance curriculum requirements for public school students

SB 1778 requires public schools to incorporate personal finance education into their curriculum. It directly affects all public school students by mandating that schools teach topics such as budgeting, saving, and debt management. The key provision establishes a general requirement for schools to include this education, though the abstract does not specify exact grade levels or detailed content. This policy change applies to all public school districts and educators responsible for implementing the curriculum.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates personal finance curriculum inclusion for all public schools, directly expanding required educational content per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum School Funding

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2723: Creates and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education

HB 2723 replaces Missouri's existing charter school regulations with new requirements. It directly affects charter school applicants, sponsors, and school boards by mandating detailed application proposals covering mission statements, financial plans for three years, academic performance standards (including test scores and graduation rates), curriculum, admission policies, and grievance procedures. Key provisions require charter schools to include legally binding performance contracts with sponsors, meet health/safety standards before opening, and outline student discipline and transition plans if closing. The bill focuses on increasing accountability and transparency in charter school operations under Missouri law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates detailed academic performance standards, curriculum requirements, and binding performance contracts for charter schools, strengthening regulatory oversight to ensure educational quality and accountability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum School Choice

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2909: Requires instruction on human sexuality and development in schools

HB 2909 requires public schools to include specific human sexuality and development instruction for students, directly affecting K-12 students in the state. The bill mandates medically accurate lessons covering abstinence, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception effectiveness, emotional consequences of teen sex, conflict management, and online safety. Crucially, it requires schools to show two specific videos during instruction: a fetal development ultrasound and the "Meet Baby Olivia" video depicting human gestation. Parents must be notified of the curriculum content and can opt their child out of any portion of the instruction. The bill also prohibits school personnel from providing abortion-related materials or services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates comprehensive human sexuality education in K-12 curriculum, enhancing student health education programs with medically accurate content.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates medically accurate health education on STDs, contraception, and emotional health, advancing public health programs through school curriculum.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly mandates 'online safety' instruction in curriculum, promoting digital safety awareness as part of digital rights education, aligning with supportive indicators for technology topics.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education School Safety Women's Health Online Safety

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 2965: Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to develop a curriculum on Black history and Black literature to be used by school districts

HB 2965 requires Missouri school districts to implement a new graduation requirement starting in the 2027-28 school year. The bill mandates the state education department to develop a curriculum framework for Black history and Black literature courses in grades 9-12, to be adopted by the state board of education by 2027-28. All Missouri high school students must complete one unit of credit each in Black history and Black literature to earn a diploma, with limited waivers for transfer students who completed similar courses elsewhere. This policy directly affects public high school students and school districts across Missouri.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates new graduation requirements for Black history and literature curriculum, expanding educational content and access in K-12 schools. This directly strengthens curriculum standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2773: Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing

HB 2773 requires all public elementary schools in the state to teach cursive writing, ensuring students can produce legible cursive handwriting by the end of fifth grade. Students must pass a teacher-created test demonstrating proficiency in both reading and writing cursive. The law directly affects elementary students and school districts, mandating this instruction as part of their curriculum. It does not specify teaching methods but sets a clear proficiency standard for fifth-grade students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates cursive writing curriculum standard, advancing K-12 educational requirements and student skill development per bill's explicit mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Teachers

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2680: Requires career and technical education programs to offer courses leading to insurance licensing and certification

HB 2680 requires Missouri high school career and technical education (CTE) programs to offer courses leading to insurance licensing and certification. The bill mandates that the state education department develop a model curriculum framework for insurance certification, to be available for use starting in the 2027-28 school year. By the 2028-29 school year, all CTE programs must adopt this framework or a substantially similar one. This policy directly affects Missouri high school students enrolled in CTE programs, providing a structured pathway to obtain insurance industry credentials.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates CTE curriculum expansion for insurance certification, enhancing career pathways and workforce readiness in education programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum K-12 Education

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in committee · Missouri · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 2867: Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to develop a curriculum on personal finance to be used by school districts

HB 2867 requires Missouri public school districts to implement a mandatory personal finance course for students, effective with the 2027-28 school year. The course, worth one-half credit, must cover practical topics like budgeting, credit management, saving, banking, taxes, and understanding major purchases such as housing. It directs the state education department to develop curriculum standards by convening a work group including educators, industry representatives, and nonprofit experts. All students must complete this course after grade nine to earn a high school diploma, with limited waiver options for transfer students or career-focused plans.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates teaching tax concepts in schools to promote fiscal responsibility, aligning with support indicators for financial literacy education.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates new mandatory personal finance curriculum in K-12 schools, enhancing student financial literacy programs per bill's requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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vetoed · Missouri · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2003: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development

HB 2003 is Missouri's 2026-2027 state budget bill allocating funds to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. It provides $29 million for the Higher Education Academic Scholarship Program, $84 million for the Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program, and $16.8 million for academic scholarships, all funded through state revenue and trust funds. The bill also allocates $601,000 for regulating proprietary schools, $200,000 for indemnifying individuals affected by proprietary school closures, and $1.5 million for non-Common Core-related donations. These funds are designated for specific programs and must be used as outlined, with some flexibility between budget categories. The bill covers the fiscal year from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $129.8M in state funds to education scholarship programs, directly funding public services per budget allocation language.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $29M, $84M, and $16.8M to higher education scholarships and financial aid programs, directly increasing funding and access for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget Curriculum Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3139: Establishes additional requirements for computer science courses in schools

HB 3139 requires Missouri schools to establish standardized computer science courses covering topics like AI, cybersecurity, and algorithms for all grades. It allows these courses to count toward math or science graduation credits while mandating schools to inform students and parents about potential college admission impacts. The bill creates a dedicated fund for teacher training in computer science and requires all high schools to offer at least one CS course by 2023. Schools must also report student demographics in these courses to track participation across gender, race, and special education status.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates CS courses, funds teacher training, allows CS credit toward graduation - directly expands curriculum access and supports educators per bill requirements.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates cybersecurity topics in CS curriculum, funds teacher training, and requires CS course implementation, advancing tech education and skills development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education Teachers Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2839: Modifies provisions governing a high school examination on American history, institutions, and civics

HB 2839 requires Missouri high schools to offer a course on U.S. and Missouri government, electoral processes, and American history (including specific coverage of the racial equality movement) to all students in grades 9-12. Students must pass a statewide exam on the U.S. and Missouri Constitutions, American history, and civics to graduate, with limited exemptions for transfer students from other states. School districts must annually nominate students for recognition based on academic achievement and community service related to government and citizenship. The requirements do not apply to foreign exchange students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates required civics/history curriculum and graduation exam, strengthening educational standards per bill's specific coverage requirements and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Testing & Assessment

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