Bill > HB1767

This bill enacts the Missouri Educators and Parental Empowerment and Rights Act, which establishes a comprehensive framework defining the rights and responsibilities of parents and educators in local educational agencies (LEAs), which include school districts, charter schools, and virtual schools. The bill creates a "Parents' Bill of Rights" that allows parents to request information about their child's curriculum, teachers, school contracts, and data collection, as well as the right to visit schools, access school records, and be informed about safety incidents. Simultaneously, it establishes an "Educators' Bill of Rights" that protects teachers from physical abuse, guarantees their freedom of speech, ensures professional treatment, and provides them with preparation time and a safe working environment. The legislation requires LEAs to develop policies that promote transparency, encourage parent-school communication, and adopt a code of student conduct that emphasizes respect, personal responsibility, and fair disciplinary practices. The bill mandates that schools provide copies of these rights to parents, teachers, and students, and allows LEAs to implement evidence-based training for teachers focusing on student resilience and personal responsibility. Importantly, the bill emphasizes collaboration between parents and teachers, recognizing parents as the first teachers of their children and acknowledging teachers' professional expertise, with the ultimate goal of supporting educational success and preserving individual rights.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1767&year=2026&code=R