Bill > HB1787

This bill requires public schools in Missouri to establish both the general municipal election day and the general election day as school holidays starting in the 2026-27 school year and continuing in subsequent years. Specifically, when school districts and charter schools prepare their annual school calendars, they must now designate these specific election days as days when schools will be closed and students will not be in session. These election days will join other existing mandatory school holidays like Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, Presidents' Day (third Monday in February), and Independence Day. The bill amends existing state law regarding school calendars and holidays, adding these election days to ensure students and potentially school staff have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process by making it easier to vote. The provision will apply to all school districts and charter schools in the state, creating a uniform approach to recognizing election days as important civic events.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1787&year=2026&code=R