Bill > SB1028

This bill establishes several new provisions regarding elementary and secondary education in Missouri, focusing on four main areas: curriculum restrictions, educational transparency, parental rights, and athletic participation. First, the bill prohibits schools from teaching certain "divisive concepts" related to race and sex, banning instruction on critical race theory and The 1619 Project, and restricting staff training that involves racial stereotyping. Second, the "Sunlight in Learning Act" requires schools to publicly display all instructional materials and training activities on their websites, including details about learning materials, lesson plans, and outside collaborations. Third, the "Parents' Bill of Rights Act" grants parents extensive rights, including the ability to review curriculum materials, access school records, be notified of safety incidents, and object to instructional materials. Finally, the bill restricts participation in school athletic teams, preventing biological males from competing on female-only sports teams. The legislation includes enforcement mechanisms, such as potential state funding reductions for non-compliant school districts and the ability for the attorney general to investigate potential violations. Schools found in violation could lose up to 50% of their state aid, and parents or the attorney general can pursue legal action to enforce these provisions.

Education

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=486