Education

passed · Missouri · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 2335: Modifies provisions governing school employee training requirements

HB 2335 requires Missouri school districts to establish written discipline policies that include corporal punishment procedures (with parental written consent required) and specify how to handle student violence, disabilities, and confidentiality. It mandates annual training for all school employees on these policies, including handling school violence and student education plans. The bill also requires schools to report specific violent crimes and drug offenses to law enforcement and restricts suspended students from being within 1,000 feet of school property unless under adult supervision or meeting specific exceptions. This directly affects school employees, administrators, students (especially those with disabilities or involved in discipline incidents), and school safety protocols.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates annual training for school employees on discipline policies and violence handling, supporting educator preparedness and student safety protocols.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · Missouri · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2502: Modifies provisions governing the transfer and archive of student records

HB 2502 modifies Missouri's charter school regulations, primarily focusing on operational requirements and closure procedures for charter schools. It requires charter schools to include detailed performance contracts covering academic standards, financial planning, organizational structure, and student discipline policies. Crucially, the bill specifies that during school closures, all student records must be transferred to the local school district for archival, and outlines procedures for handling business records, financial obligations, and asset disposition. The bill also mandates that at least one-third of new charters must serve high-risk students or dropouts, with specific reporting requirements for sponsors and the state board of education. This legislation directly affects charter school operators, sponsors, and local school districts managing charter school transitions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires charter schools to include academic standards in performance contracts, ensuring educational quality and accountability per bill's operational requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum School Choice

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2051: Modifies positions governing school administrators

HB 2051 modifies Missouri's laws governing school administrators by allowing multiple school districts to share a superintendent without state approval (Section 168.205). It provides $30,000 annually in additional state aid to districts sharing a superintendent, requiring them to use at least half the savings from this arrangement to compensate teachers or fund counseling services (Section 168.205(2)). The bill also mandates consolidation of administrators (superintendents, assistant superintendents, directors) in districts with fewer than 10,000 students located in counties with over 1 million residents, starting in the 2027-28 school year (Section 168.205(3)). This consolidation requires districts to share a border and proportionally share administrator salaries, applying only to districts receiving over 20% state funding.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides $30k annual state aid requiring 50% savings to fund teacher compensation/counseling, directly supporting educators through targeted financial incentives.92% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1701: Requires instruction in human growth and development in schools

HB 1701 requires public schools to include specific human growth and development instruction in health classes, directly affecting students in grades where such curriculum is taught. The bill mandates medically accurate content covering abstinence as the preferred choice for unmarried students, STD prevention (including HIV/AIDS and HPV), contraception effectiveness rates, emotional consequences of teen pregnancy, and skills for healthy relationships. It specifically requires schools to show two videos: a high-definition fetal development ultrasound and the "Meet Baby Olivia" video (or successor), both depicting early human development. The bill also requires parental notification about curriculum content and the right to opt children out, while prohibiting abortion-related materials or services in school instruction.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates specific health curriculum content in schools, enhancing educational program on human growth and development per legislative requirements.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates comprehensive health education on STD prevention and contraception in schools, advancing public health programs as defined in the topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2062: Modifies provisions relating to higher education tuition

HB 2062 changes Missouri's higher education residency rules for tuition purposes. It requires public and private Missouri colleges receiving state funds to treat as in-state residents any student who graduated from a Missouri high school (public, private, or home) or earned a high school equivalency in Missouri. Non-citizen students must provide a written statement agreeing to pursue legal status if eligible, but institutions cannot deny admission based solely on immigration status. The bill also mandates that all residency information collected during admission stays confidential.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access by treating MO high school graduates as in-state for tuition, lowering costs and preventing immigration-based admission denials.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits denial of admission based solely on immigration status for non-citizen students meeting residency criteria, promoting access to higher education and aligning with immigrant integration support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education DACA & Dreamers

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2367: Modifies provisions governing community college degree programs in certain workforce fields when labor shortages exists

HB 2367 modifies Missouri law to allow community colleges to offer bachelor's degree programs in specific workforce shortage fields. It defines "workforce shortage" as a determination by the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) showing more job vacancies than available workers in a field. The bill permits community colleges to provide bachelor's degrees only when: (1) a persistent shortage exists requiring that degree level; (2) accreditation/licensure now requires a bachelor's; or (3) employment needs increase to that level without duplicating existing programs. This change directly affects community colleges seeking to address local labor gaps and students pursuing careers in those high-demand fields.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees in workforce shortage fields, expanding higher education access and aligning with labor market needs without restricting programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 978: Requires school districts and charter schools to provide instruction on human growth and development

SB 978 requires all public school districts and charter schools to provide instruction on human growth and development to students. This mandate directly affects K-12 schools and their curricula, though the bill does not specify exact content or grade levels. The bill's key provision is a new requirement for schools to incorporate this topic into their instructional programs. As of now, the bill is pending review by the Senate Education Committee after being prefaced and read for the first time in early 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates K-12 curriculum inclusion of human growth education, directly advancing educational content standards per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education School Choice

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1271: Creates and modifies provisions relating to lactation accommodations in public schools and charter schools

SB 1271 creates and modifies rules for providing lactation accommodations in public and charter schools. It directly affects school staff who are nursing parents, ensuring they have access to appropriate facilities and time during the school day. The bill establishes specific requirements for schools to provide private, non-bathroom spaces and flexible scheduling for nursing needs. However, the provided context does not include specific details about the exact accommodations, timeline, or enforcement mechanisms. As a new bill (prefiled January 2026), no concrete policy changes have been enacted yet.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides lactation accommodations for school staff, supporting educators' workplace needs and accessibility within K-12 school environment.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides lactation accommodations for nursing parents in schools, directly supporting maternal health access and aligning with public health recommendations for breastfeeding support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates lactation accommodations for nursing school staff, protecting workplace rights and safety for nursing parents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Student Health Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1270: Requires public schools and charter schools to provide free feminine hygiene products to female students in grades 4-12

SB 1270 requires all public and charter schools to provide free feminine hygiene products to female students in grades 4 through 12. The bill mandates that schools make these products readily available in restrooms and health offices at no cost to students. It directly affects female students in those grade levels and school districts operating public or charter institutions. The key provision is the obligation on schools to supply these products, aiming to address accessibility needs during menstruation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates free feminine hygiene products in K-12 schools to ensure accessibility for female students, directly supporting educational access and attendance needs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates free feminine hygiene products in schools for female students, improving access to essential health supplies and addressing a public health need for menstrual health management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Safety Student Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2390: Modifies provisions governing physical activity in schools

HB 2390 requires Missouri public schools serving kindergarten through grade 8 to provide specific physical activity time. It mandates elementary students receive 150 minutes per week (30 minutes daily) of moderate physical activity, including a 20-minute daily recess, and adds new requirements for 2027-28: 15 minutes of daily recess/free time plus two 3-minute "brain breaks" (stretching or mindfulness). The bill prohibits withholding recess for discipline (except safety risks), requires safe/supervised environments, and allows school districts flexibility in meeting requirements through physical education or approved activities. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will develop rules for implementation and may offer grants for program support.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates increased physical activity time and recess, enhancing student well-being and engagement in K-8 schools, aligning with educational support indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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