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MO SB1316

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mary Coleman

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public school districts and charter schools are prohibited from requiring students to agree with DEI statements, answer DEI-related questions, or using such responses in grading or academic advancement decisions

  • Schools cannot require instructional employees or job applicants to agree with DEI statements or answer DEI questions during hiring, employment, or performance evaluations including promotions and tenure decisions

  • Incentives, benefits, or grants for DEI-related coursework or professional development must be equally available to those participating in non-DEI activities

  • The attorney general, prosecuting attorneys, or circuit attorneys may bring civil actions including injunctive relief against schools for violations

  • Parents may sue school districts for violations causing harm to their child and may recover court costs, attorney's fees, and other damages if they prevail

Legislative Description

Prohibits diversity-equity-inclusion requirements in school districts and charter schools

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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