HB2776 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishes provisions relating to the granting of certain teaching certificates.

What is the status of HB2776?

In committee as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: HCS#2 Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 14 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 0 (March 4, 2026).

Where is the official record for HB2776?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2776&year=2026&code=R

Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Missouri HB2776: Establishes provisions relating to the granting of certain teaching certificates

Q: What does HB2776 do?

In its own words: To amend chapter 168, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to teaching certificates. Section A. Chapter 168, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 168.038, to read as follows: 168.038. 1. In addition to granting certificates of license to teach in public schools of the state under section 168.021, the state board of education shall grant associate teacher certificates, as provided in this section, to any individual seeking to teach in elementary education grades one through six in any public school in this state. 2. (1) The state board of educat.

Status: In committee, March 4, 2026

What the bill says

To amend chapter 168, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to teaching certificates. Section A. Chapter 168, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 168.038, to read as follows: 168.038. 1. In addition to granting certificates of license to teach in public schools of the state under section 168.021, the state board of education shall grant associate teacher certificates, as provided in this section, to any individual seeking to teach in elementary education grades one through six in any public school in this state. 2. (1) The state board of educat.

From the amended text:

To amend chapter 168, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to teaching certificates. Section A. Chapter 168, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 168.038, to read as follows: 168.038. 1. In addition to granting certificates of license to teach in public schools of the state under section 168.021, the state board of education shall grant associate teacher certificates, as provided in this section, to any individual seeking to teach in elementary education grades one through six in any public school in this state. 2. (1) The state board of education shall not grant an associate teacher certificate under this section to any individual who has not completed a background check as required under section 168.133. (2) The state board of education may refuse to issue or renew, suspend, or revoke any certificate sought or issued under this section in the same manner and for the same reasons as under section 168.071. 3. (1) The state board of education shall grant a tier I associate teacher certificate under this section to any individual who has submitted an application to the state board of education after having completed a teacher preparation program approved by the state board of education consisting of no fewer than sixty semester hours. (2) The teacher preparation program …

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