Missouri HB2317: Requires the observation of Black History Month in school districts

What the bill says

To amend chapter 170, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to black history month observance in schools. Section A. Chapter 170, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 170.375, to read as follows: 170.375. 1. The board of each school district shall require each public school in such district to conduct educational programs and activities and devote a period of time at least equal to one class period that honors the struggles and triumphs of black Americans throughout the history of the United States. Such educational programs and activities and p.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 170, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to black history month observance in schools. Section A. Chapter 170, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 170.375, to read as follows: 170.375. 1. The board of each school district shall require each public school in such district to conduct educational programs and activities and devote a period of time at least equal to one class period that honors the struggles and triumphs of black Americans throughout the history of the United States. Such educational programs and activities and period of time shall take place in the month of February. 2. The school board, in consultation with the administrators of each public school in the school district, shall determine the educational programs and activities that will be conducted to comply with the requirements of this section. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

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Sponsors

• Mark Sharp (D, 037) · primary sponsor
• Kem Smith (D, 068)
• Yolanda Young (D, 022)