MO HB1303

Prohibits public school districts from discriminating against students or parents based on religious viewpoint or religious expression, requiring equal treatment of religious and secular expression on permissible subjects.

Allows students to express religious beliefs in homework, artwork, and assignments without penalty or reward based on religious content, evaluated only on ordinary academic standards of substance and relevance.

Permits students to pray, organize religious clubs, and engage in religious activities before, during, and after school to the same extent as nonreligious activities, with equal access to school facilities and advertising.

Requires school districts to adopt policies establishing a limited public forum for student speakers at school events with neutral selection criteria and written or oral disclaimers stating the district does not endorse student religious speech.

Allows students to wear clothing, accessories, and jewelry displaying religious messages or symbols in the same manner as other types of messages or symbols, and preserves school authority to maintain order, safety, and discipline in a content-neutral manner.