HB2217

Establishes transparency requirements for textbooks and curricula

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Establishes transparency requirements for textbooks and curricula in Missouri public schools and higher education institutions.

The bill, known as the "Charlie Kirk Viewpoint Diversity and Transparency Act," mandates that public school districts and higher education institutions in Missouri submit detailed information about their curricula and textbooks to the respective departments of education. This includes bibliographic information for textbooks and detailed course descriptions. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must maintain an online tool with this information, updated at least monthly.

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Where it stands

Current
Elementary And Secondary Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 8

House

Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)