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MO SB886

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nick Schroer

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires every Missouri school (public, charter, and private) to have at least one armed school protection officer present on campus whenever students are present for educational or extracurricular activities

  • Expands who can serve as school protection officers beyond teachers and administrators to include retired law enforcement officers serving as paid or unpaid volunteers

  • Creates a tax credit of up to $150 for teachers, administrators, and athletic coaches who purchase firearms or complete approved tactical/defensive firearms training courses, with a total program cap of $500,000 annually beginning January 1, 2026

  • Mandates annual Eddie Eagle Gunsafe firearm safety training for all students in prekindergarten through grade 8

  • Requires school protection officers to complete POST commission-approved training, hold valid concealed carry permits, and maintain personal control of their firearm at all times on campus, with violations constituting a class B misdemeanor

Legislative Description

Creates the "Keep Our Schools Safe Act" regarding school safety

Last Action

Hearing Cancelled S Education Committee

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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