Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2748: Modifies requirements for physical education in schools
Status: In committee, April 28, 2026
What the bill says
From the engrossed text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2748 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 3931H.04P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 167.720, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to physical education in schools. Section A. Section 167.720, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 167.720, to read as follows: 167.720. 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Bilateral coordination", the coordinated use of both sides of the human body, including, but not limited to, crossing the mid-line, and symmetrical, asymmetrical, reciprocal, and sequential movements; (2) "Bone-strengthening activity", physical activity that is primarily designed to increase the strength of specific sites in bones that make up the skeletal system. Bonestrengthening activity produces an impact or tension force on the bones that promotes bone growth and strength; (3) "Moderate physical activity", low- to medium-impact physical exertion designed to increase an individual's heart rate to rise to at least seventy-five percent of his or her maximum heart rate. Activities in this category may include, but are not limited to, running, calisthenics, aerobic exercise, etc.; (4) "Muscle-strengthening activity", physical activity and exercise that increases skeletal muscle strength, power, endurance, and mass; [(2)] (5) "Physical education", instruction in healthy active living by a teacher …
Sponsors
- Davidson, Bishop (R) · primary sponsor
- Tara Peters (R, 122)
- Sherri Gallick (R, 062)
- Brian Seitz (R, 156)
Latest actions
- : SCS Voted Do Pass (S)
- : Executive Session Held (S)
- : Executive Session Scheduled - Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 8:00 a.m., Senate Lounge - 3rd Floor
- : Executive Session Scheduled - CANCELLED: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 9:30 a.m., Senate Committee Room 2 - 1st Floor
- : Public Hearing Held (S)
- : Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m., Senate Lounge - 3rd Floor
- : Second read and referred: Education(S)
- : Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
- : Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 82 NOES: 65 PRESENT: 0
- : Taken Up for Third Reading (H)
Votes
- Third Read and Passed (H) (March 26, 2026): 82 yea, 65 nay, passed
- Reported Do Pass (H) (March 3, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (February 12, 2026): 6 yea, 4 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB2748?
- HB2748 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies requirements for physical education in schools.
- What is the status of HB2748?
- In committee as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: SCS Voted Do Pass (S) (April 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2748?
- Davidson, Bishop (R), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2748?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2748&year=2026&code=R
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