SB 966 - This act requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to ensure that every public school and public charter school located in St. Louis City or St. Louis County conducts an annual safety assessment of such public school or public charter school. The Department of Public Safety (DPS), local law enforcement, and local emergency services shall provide reasonable assistance to public schools and public charter schools in order to implement the provisions of the act. The safety assessments shall include a consideration of each school's vulnerabilities to school shootings and intruders, with specific reference to the implementation of various safety procedures, policies, and tools specified in the act. Each public school and public charter school that conducts an annual safety assessment pursuant to the provisions of the act shall provide a report of the findings of the safety assessment to DESE. Based upon the findings of the safety assessments, DESE, in conjunction with DPS, shall provide to each public school and public charter school an annual report that summarizes such school's safety vulnerabilities, along with recommendations for mitigating such vulnerabilities. Such report shall also be provided to the General Assembly. A report created pursuant to the provisions of this act shall not be considered a public record under the Sunshine Law and shall not be available for public inspection. This act shall become effective July 1, 2028. This act is identical to SB 42 (2025) and similar to SCS/SB 1153 (2024) and HB 2398 (2024). OLIVIA SHANNON
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Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force" in Missouri to investigate violence against this specific demographic. The task force will be composed of state legislators, public safety officials, law enforcement leaders, legal professionals, and representatives from organizations serving African American women and girls. Its primary duties include examining the systemic causes of violence, improving data collection on missing and murdered individuals, reviewing government policies, and recommending measures to reduce violence and support victims. The group is required to submit annual reports to the governor and the state legislature and will operate without pay until its expiration date in December 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Christian Taylor Ferguson Medical Alert System, a statewide program designed to quickly locate missing individuals who are in danger due to urgent medical needs. The system requires the Department of Public Safety to coordinate with local law enforcement, state agencies, and participating broadcasters to issue alerts when a missing endangered person is reported. Participation by local police departments and media outlets is voluntary, but agencies that choose not to join must still notify the state and media if an emergency occurs within their jurisdiction. The legislation also includes penalties for knowingly filing false reports that trigger the alert system.
Establishes the Black History Education and Awareness Act and designates the first week in February as Black History Week
Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to conduct safety assessments of all public schools in the state
Establishes a "Restaurant Meals Program" as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Exempts certain disabled veterans from property taxes
Modifies provisions relating to street light maintenance districts
Establishes the Cancer Patients' Bill of Rights
Modifies provisions relating to school security officers