Missouri HB296: Modifies provisions relating to school bus endorsements

What the bill says

From the enrolled text:

FIRST REGULAR SESSION [TRULYAGREED TO AND FINALLY PASSED] HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NOS. 296 & 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1066H.02T To repeal sections 168.036, 168.133, 302.177, 302.272, and 302.735, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof five new sections relating to school personnel. Section A. Sections 168.036, 168.133, 302.177, 302.272, and 302.735, RSMo, are repealed and five new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 168.036, 168.133, 302.177, 302.272, and 302.735, to read as follows: 168.036. 1. Inaddition to grantingcertificates of license to teach in publicschools of the state under section 168.021, the state board of education shall grant substitute teacher certificates as provided in this section to any individual seeking to substitute teach in any public school in this state. 2. (1) Thestateboardshallnotgrantacertificateoflicensetoteachunderthissection to any individual who has not completed a background check as required under section 168.021. (2) The state board may refuse to issue or renew, suspend, or revoke any certificate sought or issued under this section in the same manner and for the same reasons as under section 168.071. 3. Thestate board maygranta certificateunderthis sectiontoany individualwhohas or (2) The twenty-hour online training program required in this section and who possesses a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof. EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not …

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Sponsors

• Jim Kalberloh (R, 126) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. July 9, 2025: Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
2. July 9, 2025: Approved by Governor (G)
3. May 30, 2025: Delivered to Governor
4. May 30, 2025: Signed by President Pro Tem (S)
5. May 29, 2025: Signed by House Speaker (H)
6. May 1, 2025: House Message (H)
7. May 1, 2025: Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 133 NOES: 8 PRESENT: 10
8. May 1, 2025: House Concurs (H) - SA 1 and SA 2 AYES: 132 NOES: 9 PRESENT: 9
9. May 1, 2025: Taken Up
10. May 1, 2025: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

Votes

• Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed (May 1, 2025): 133 yea, 8 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (May 1, 2025): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Concurs (H) - SA 1 and SA 2 AYES: 132 NOES: 9 PRESENT: 9 (May 1, 2025): 132 yea, 9 nay, passed
• Third Read and Passed with Amendments (S) - SA 1, SA 2 AYES: 30 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0 (April 29, 2025): 30 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Third Read and Passed with Amendments (H) - HPA 1, adopted AYES: 113 NOES: 20 PRESENT: 19 (March 10, 2025): 113 yea, 20 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (February 26, 2025): 6 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB296?

HB296 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to school bus endorsements.

What is the status of HB296?

Signed into law as of July 9, 2025. Latest action: Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (July 9, 2025).

Who sponsored HB296?

Jim Kalberloh (R, 126).

Where is the official record for HB296?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB296&year=2025&code=R