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MO SB886
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nick Schroer
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AI Summary
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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
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Expands who can serve as school protection officers beyond teachers and administrators to include retired law enforcement officers serving as paid or unpaid volunteers
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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
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Mandates annual Eddie Eagle Gunsafe firearm safety training for all students in prekindergarten through grade 8
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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