Bill > HB874

This bill establishes the Missouri Teachers Classroom Supply Assistance Program, which will provide financial support to teachers for purchasing classroom materials and school supplies starting in the 2026-27 school year. Under the program, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will calculate and distribute funds to each school district and charter school based on their average daily student attendance, with the requirement that these funds be passed directly to teachers before August 15th each year. Teachers will receive a specially designated debit card for purchasing classroom materials, with the understanding that the purchases must be for student supplies and not equipment. Teachers must sign a statement acknowledging the card's terms, submit receipts for all purchases, and the school district must retain these receipts for at least five years. Any unused funds will remain in the account and can be distributed to teachers in subsequent years. The bill requires the department to establish procedures for card use and provides rulemaking authority to implement the program, with specific provisions ensuring compliance with existing state administrative rule-making processes. The goal of the program is to help teachers offset the personal expenses they often incur when purchasing classroom supplies for their students.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB874&year=2025&code=R