Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3305: Modifies provisions governing mental health efforts in public schools
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3305 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE MATTHIESEN. 7210H.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 Section A. Sections 170.047, 170.048, and 170.307, RSMo, are repealed and four new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 170.047, 170.048, 170.307, and 630.099, to read as follows: 170.047. 1.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 …
Sponsors
- Mark Matthiesen (R, 107) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Introduced and Read First Time (H)
Common questions
- What is HB3305?
- HB3305 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions governing mental health efforts in public schools.
- What is the status of HB3305?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3305?
- Mark Matthiesen (R, 107).
- Where is the official record for HB3305?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3305&year=2026&code=R
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