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MO HB3077
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Schmidt
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AI Summary
- School districts must develop and teach at least one unit on responsible social media use for grades 3-12, beginning in the 2027-28 school year and annually thereafter
- Required curriculum topics include the permanency and risks of sharing material online, identifying cyberbullying/predatory behavior/human trafficking, and how to report suspicious or explicit content to authorities
- Districts may use third-party instructional materials approved by the local school board instead of developing their own
- Districts must provide resources to staff and families on parental controls, time restrictions for devices, and negative impacts of prolonged screen time
- Local school boards must annually assess the instructional materials, and the section expires on August 28, 2028
Legislative Description
Requires school districts to develop instructional materials regarding the responsible use of social media
Last Action
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 13 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Children And Families2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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