Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2417: Establishes the "Parents' Bill of Rights of 2026"
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 161, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a parents' bill of rights. Section A. Chapter 161, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 161.1140, to read as follows: 161.1140. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Parents' Bill of Rights Act of 2026". 2. No school district or charter school shall deny to the parent or guardian of a minor child any or all of the following rights: (1) The right to fully review, upon request, and make copies of, the curricula, books, and other educational materials used by the schoo.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 161, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a parents' bill of rights. Section A. Chapter 161, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 161.1140, to read as follows: 161.1140. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Parents' Bill of Rights Act of 2026". 2. No school district or charter school shall deny to the parent or guardian of a minor child any or all of the following rights: (1) The right to fully review, upon request, and make copies of, the curricula, books, and other educational materials used by the school attended by their minor child. This right shall be understood to: (a) Include a right to affirmative disclosure of class syllabi and reading lists to the parent or guardian of a minor child by the school attended by their minor child; and (b) Prohibit a requirement that an individual sign a nondisclosure agreement as a condition of viewing curricular materials; (2) The right to access information, upon request, about who is teaching their minor child including, but not limited to, guest lecturers and outside presenters. This right shall be understood to prohibit schools from permitting or requiring the attendance of minor children at school assemblies, field trips, and other extracurricular activities …
Sponsors
- Cathy Loy (R, 163) · primary sponsor