MO HB175

Employers with one or more full-time employees must allow parents and legal guardians up to 8 hours of unpaid leave per minor child per academic year to attend academic activities such as parent-teacher conferences, tutoring, or educational events

Employees must provide at least 7 days advance notice to use the leave, or as soon as possible in emergencies; employers may require written verification from the school

Leave may be taken in increments of up to 3 hours, and employees may substitute accrued paid leave for the unpaid leave

Employers may deny leave requests only if granting leave would disrupt business operations or endanger public safety

Employers are prohibited from discharging, threatening, or discriminating against employees who request or take leave under this provision