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MO SB1028
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rick Brattin
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AI Summary
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Prohibits school districts from teaching "The 1619 Project," critical race theory, or "divisive concepts" related to race and sex, with violations resulting in 50% withholding of state aid under Chapter 163
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Requires public and charter schools to post all instructional materials, training materials, learning activities, lesson plans, and library catalogs on school websites within 14 days of use, organized by school, grade, teacher, and subject ("Sunlight in Learning Act")
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Establishes a "Parents' Bill of Rights" guaranteeing parents access to curricula, school records, information on third-party contractors, student data collection practices, and requiring 48-hour notification of safety incidents including assaults, weapons, drugs, or employee crimes
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Mandates social studies curriculum include founding documents (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Federalist Papers, first Lincoln-Douglas debate) and instruction on the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 13th, 14th, and 19th Amendments
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Allows school districts to prohibit male students from participating on female athletic teams if approved by district voter referendum, with the Joint Committee on Education required to study the policy's impact and report findings by January 1, 2028
Legislative Description
Establishes provisions regarding elementary and secondary education
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
1/15/2026