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MO HB1995

MO HB1995
Provides for protections for parental rights and transparency in public schools


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Introduced
01/05/2022
In Committee
02/16/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/13/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend chapters 161 and 170, RSMo, by adding thereto four new sections relating to procedures and practices for public schools and school districts, with a penalty provision and an emergency clause.

AI Summary

This bill amends Missouri state law to provide protections for parental rights and transparency in public schools. Key provisions include: establishing a "Parents' Bill of Rights for Student Well-Being" that outlines parents' fundamental rights related to their child's upbringing, education, and healthcare; requiring school districts to develop policies to promote parental involvement; creating an online database for public access to school curriculum and professional development materials; allowing parents or the state Attorney General to take legal action against schools for violations of the bill's provisions; and prohibiting schools from compelling teachers or students to affirm certain ideas related to race, ethnicity, and national origin. The bill also contains an emergency clause to immediately implement the protections related to parental rights.

Committee Categories

Education, Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred: Rules - Legislative Oversight(H) (on 02/16/2022)

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