Education (Teachers)

passed · Missouri · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2274: Adopts the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact"

HB 2274 adopts Missouri into the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact," a multi-state agreement designed to simplify teacher licensure across participating states. The bill creates a streamlined pathway for teachers to move between member states, supports eligible military spouses relocating due to military service, and enables sharing of licensure and disciplinary information among states. It establishes an interstate commission to manage the compact and requires member states to recognize teaching licenses from other participating states without requiring additional exams or training. This directly affects teachers seeking employment in Missouri from other compact states, military spouses of active-duty service members, and education officials hiring out-of-state teachers. The compact aims to remove barriers to teacher mobility while maintaining each state's authority over teaching regulations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationStreamlines teacher licensure across states, facilitating mobility for educators and military spouses, directly supporting teacher workforce flexibility in education.95% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2252: Establishes the "Missouri Teachers Classroom Supply Assistance Program"

HB 2252 creates the "Missouri Teachers Classroom Supply Assistance Program" to provide direct funding to K-12 teachers for classroom materials. Starting in the 2027-28 school year, the state will distribute funds to school districts based on average daily attendance, then allocate identical amounts to each teacher via debit cards before August 15 each year. Teachers can use these cards to purchase supplementary textbooks, library books, instructional supplies, and educational TV services for students - but not equipment - and must submit receipts to the school for five years. Unspent funds roll over to future years, and the program requires specific debit card labeling and teacher acknowledgment of usage terms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for classroom supplies via budget appropriation, directly funding education programs as a core public service.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirectly funds K-12 teachers for classroom materials, strengthening resource access and teacher support through state-allocated debit cards for educational supplies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Libraries Teachers

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2078: Changes provisions governing school superintendent salaries

HB 2078 requires Missouri school districts to adjust how they allocate funds for administrative staff and teachers. Starting in the 2027-28 school year, at least 88% of total compensation (salaries, wages, and benefits) must go to classroom teachers, increasing by 1% annually until reaching 95% by 2028-29 and beyond. The bill defines "teacher" as certified classroom educators and excludes non-classroom roles like coaches or advisors from this calculation. This directly affects all Missouri public school districts in their budgeting for staff compensation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates increased allocation (88%→95%) of compensation to classroom teachers, directly supporting educator funding and reducing administrative spending per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Teachers

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in committee · Missouri · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 1876: Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing

HB 1876 requires Missouri public school districts and charter schools to provide cursive writing instruction in elementary schools, ensuring students can produce legible cursive documents by the end of fifth grade. It mandates that each student must pass a teacher-constructed test demonstrating proficiency in both reading and writing cursive. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education may create implementing rules, subject to specific procedural requirements under state law. This bill directly affects all Missouri elementary students and school districts through a new curriculum requirement.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates cursive writing curriculum in elementary schools, advancing educational standards for student literacy skills per bill's explicit requirement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Teachers

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2210: Establishes a fund for matching school district expenditures of reserve moneys to increase teacher salaries

HB 2210 creates a state "Matching Grants for Teachers Plan Fund" to help school districts increase teacher salaries using their own reserve funds. School districts can withdraw money from their reserves for salary increases and receive state matching funds equal to that amount, up to $1 million annually per district. To qualify, districts must maintain at least $100,000 in reserves, cannot deplete reserves below state minimums, and must use existing interest earnings from school funds to supplement salary increases (not replace them). The bill ensures unspent fund balances do not revert to general revenue and requires districts to deposit interest into reserves.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state matching funds ($1M/district) for school district teacher salary increases, directly increasing state budget allocation for education spending.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates state matching fund for teacher salary increases using district reserves, directly funding educator compensation under education-focused bill.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDirectly funds teacher salary increases via state matching grants, advancing wages for educators within labor & employment framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget School Funding Teachers

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 2115: Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing

HB 2115 requires all elementary schools in the district to teach cursive writing, ensuring students can produce legible cursive documents by the end of fifth grade. It mandates that each student pass a teacher-created test demonstrating proficiency in both reading and writing cursive. The bill directly affects elementary students and schools, setting a specific academic benchmark for cursive skills. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education may create rules to implement these requirements, subject to standard regulatory processes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates cursive writing curriculum standard with fifth-grade proficiency requirement, directly enhancing K-12 curriculum requirements per bill's academic benchmark.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Teachers

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2112: 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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for teacher incentives via grant program, increasing public education spending as part of budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $4,000 grants to teachers for extra duties, directly supporting educator compensation and retention through new funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides $4,000 in grants for teachers' voluntary extra duties, increasing compensation for a subset of workers.85% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 2197: Modifies provisions governing school administrator evaluations and contracts

HB 2197 modifies how school principals, assistant principals, and superintendents are evaluated and contracted. It requires annual performance evaluations using student growth data and research-based tools, with written evaluations maintained in personnel files. The bill mandates school districts to notify building-level administrators of contract renewal or nonrenewal by February 15, with automatic renewal if notice is missed, and restricts nonrenewal to specific "for cause" reasons like poor performance or policy violations. Administrators facing nonrenewal gain due process rights, including written reasons, a hearing, and a 30-day school board decision.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires evidence-based admin evaluations, mandates written evaluations, and protects against arbitrary nonrenewal, strengthening accountability and fairness in school leadership.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Missouri · Senate May 15, 2026

SB 1383: Authorizes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish an agricultural education program for elementary schools

SB 1383 requires all elementary schools in the state to implement an agricultural education program that was previously tested as a pilot. This bill directly affects every public elementary school and its students by mandating the inclusion of agricultural education in their curriculum. The key provision is the statewide expansion of the pilot program, moving it from a limited trial to a required statewide standard. The bill does not specify curriculum details or funding mechanisms, only the requirement for implementation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates agricultural education in all elementary schools, expanding a pilot program to all schools and enhancing curriculum offerings for students95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Teachers Tags Agriculture

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2534: Requires teacher education programs to provide credit hours and licensed teachers to participate in professional development regarding social and emotional learning and in social work

HB 2534 requires all Missouri teacher education programs to include at least three credit hours of coursework on social and emotional learning (SEL) and social work in education. It also mandates that licensed teachers complete at least three hours of annual professional development in these areas through school district training. The bill directly affects teacher training institutions, current educators, and school districts by establishing concrete requirements for both initial teacher preparation and ongoing professional development. These provisions aim to integrate SEL and social work skills into educator training and practice, with specific credit hour and training hour requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates SEL/social work training for teachers and teacher programs, directly enhancing educator preparedness and student support in K-12 education.90% confidence

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