Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3281: Establishes provisions relating to software accountability for education
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 160, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to software accountability for education, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 160, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 160.071, to read as follows: 160.071. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "PROTECT Students Act". 2. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Addictive design feature", any feature or component of a digital or online product that encourages or increases a student's frequency, time spent, or engagement with the product including.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 160, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to software accountability for education, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 160, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 160.071, to read as follows: 160.071. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "PROTECT Students Act". 2. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Addictive design feature", any feature or component of a digital or online product that encourages or increases a student's frequency, time spent, or engagement with the product including, but not limited (b) Points, badges, or other gamification rewards tied to time spent on the product; (c) Persistent notifications or push alerts prompting reengagement when not actively in use; and (d) Personalized recommendation systems or addictive algorithms that promote extended or compulsive use; (2) "Contracting entity", a local educational agency or the Missouri state board of education; (3) "Digital privacy agreement", a required contract between a local educational agency and a digital provider that strictly governs access, use, protection, retention, and 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. HB 3281 disclosure of student …