Bill > HB2272

This bill modifies the regulations governing teaching certificates in Missouri by expanding and clarifying the circumstances under which the state board of education can refuse to issue, renew, or revoke a teaching license. The bill eliminates a previous provision allowing charges to be filed for contract annulment and instead focuses on more serious grounds for disciplinary action, such as criminal convictions, fraudulent certification, professional misconduct, or disciplinary actions in other jurisdictions. The legislation specifically mandates automatic revocation of teaching certificates for individuals convicted of certain serious offenses, including various sexual crimes, child-related offenses, and child pornography crimes. The bill establishes a detailed process for filing charges, conducting hearings, and appealing disciplinary actions, including provisions for delaying hearings if there are pending criminal charges. Additionally, the bill requires local school districts and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to immediately notify the state board of education and attorney general when a certificate holder is found guilty of an offense that could result in certificate discipline. The bill also provides a mechanism for certificate holders to appeal revocations and establishes that unanimous board approval is required to issue a teaching certificate to someone with a felony or moral turpitude conviction.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2272&year=2026&code=R