Bill > HB744

This bill establishes several key provisions governing public entities, particularly focusing on school districts and educational transparency. The bill creates a comprehensive Missouri Accountability Portal that will track financial transactions, bonds, employee compensation, and debt for various public institutions, requiring regular updates and public accessibility. It introduces a "Parents' Bill of Rights Act" that empowers parents with eight specific rights regarding their children's education, including the right to know what is being taught, access school records, visit schools, and receive information about school contracts and safety. The bill mandates that school districts and charter schools develop policies to accommodate these parental rights, ensure transparency, and provide timely notifications about school safety incidents. Additionally, the bill prohibits schools from requiring non-disclosure agreements for curriculum reviews and limits the collection of sensitive student data without parental consent. The legislation also establishes restrictions on teaching practices, preventing compelled affirmation of ideas that might violate civil rights principles, such as statements about inherent racial superiority or collective racial guilt. Schools and employees found in violation of these provisions could face legal action and potential funding withholdings, with the bill providing mechanisms for parents or the attorney general to bring civil actions against non-compliant school districts.

Education

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB744&year=2025&code=R