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MO SB1002

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Schnelting

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School board elections moved from municipal election dates to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years, beginning in 2028

  • School board member terms changed from three or six years to four-year terms for all members elected in 2028 and thereafter

  • Board members serving terms as of January 1, 2028 will continue until their successors are elected at the next general election, with terms modified to align with the new schedule

  • Applies to seven-director districts, urban districts, and special school districts throughout Missouri, repealing and amending 20 sections of RSMo Chapter 162

  • Effective date of January 1, 2028

Legislative Description

Moves school board elections to the November general election

Last Action

Voted Do Pass S Education Committee

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/8/2026

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