Missouri HB3024: Modifies provisions governing mental health efforts in public schools

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3024 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE RUSH. 6803H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 170.047, 170.048, and 170.307, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof four new sections relating to mental health efforts in public schools. Section A. Sections 170.047, 170.048, and 170.307, RSMo, are repealed and four new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 170.047, 170.048, 170.307, and 630.099, to read as follows: 170.047. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Jason Flatt/Avery Reine Cantor Act". 2. (1) Beginning in the 2017-18 school year and continuing until the end of the 202223 school year, any licensed educator may annually complete up to two hours of training or professional development in youth suicide awareness and prevention as part of the professional development hours required for state board of education certification. (2) Beginning in the 2023-24 school year and continuing in subsequent school years, the practicing teacher assistance programs established under section 168.400 may offer and include at least two hours of in-service training provided by each local school district for all practicing teachers in such district regarding suicide prevention. Each school year, all teachers, principals, and licensed educators in each district may attend such training or complete training on suicide prevention through self-review …

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Sponsors

• Rush, Tonya (D, 067) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 21, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 20, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB3024?

HB3024 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions governing mental health efforts in public schools.

What is the status of HB3024?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3024?

Rush, Tonya (D, 067).

Where is the official record for HB3024?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3024&year=2026&code=R