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MO SB1316
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mary Coleman
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Incentives, benefits, or grants for DEI-related coursework or professional development must be equally available to those participating in non-DEI activities
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The attorney general, prosecuting attorneys, or circuit attorneys may bring civil actions including injunctive relief against schools for violations
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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