HB1787

Requires public schools to establish the general municipal election day and the general election day as a school holiday

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB1787 mandates public schools to observe general municipal election day and general election day as school holidays.

Missouri HB1787 requires public schools to designate the general municipal election day and the general election day as school holidays, ensuring no school sessions on these days. The bill outlines procedures for school districts to set an opening date more than fourteen days before the first Monday in September, including public notice and board approval. It also mandates the inclusion of make-up days for weather-related attendance losses and specifies penalties for non-compliance.

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Where it stands

Current
Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 3

8:00 AM

Elections Hearing

History

Mar 3

House

Public Hearing Completed (H)

Feb 19

House

Referred: Elections(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)