Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3077: Requires school districts to develop instructional materials regarding the responsible use of social media
Status: In committee, March 10, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 170, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to curriculum on using social media. Section A. Chapter 170, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 170.043, to read as follows: 170.043. 1. Each school district shall develop instructional materials for grades three through twelve containing at least one unit of instruction studying the responsible use of social media. Such instructional material shall be submitted to the local school board. The instructional material developed shall be taught beginning in the 2027-28 school year and on.
From the amended text:
To amend chapter 170, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to curriculum on using social media. Section A. Chapter 170, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 170.043, to read as follows: 170.043. 1. Each school district shall develop instructional materials for grades three through twelve containing at least one unit of instruction studying the responsible use of social media. Such instructional material shall be submitted to the local school board. The instructional material developed shall be taught beginning in the 2027-28 school year and on a yearly basis. 2. The instructional material developed by each school district under subsection 1 of this section shall provide students with the following (2) How to maintain personal security and identify cyberbullying, predatory behavior, and human trafficking on the internet and social media; and (3) How to report criminal suspicious activity or explicit content encountered on the internet and social media to appropriate persons and authorities. 3. In addition to the required instructional material provided under subsection of this section, a school district may incorporate in such instructional material information regarding the benefits of social media use, which may include career readiness support for future academic or employment opportunities, the sharing of information with familiar family and friends, and safely connecting to the internet. …