HB2230

Establishes provisions relating to instructional methods in schools

Chamber Passed·3/30/26

Missouri HB2230 establishes guidelines for instructional methods in elementary schools, emphasizing the use of traditional materials and cursive.

Missouri HB2230 sets provisions for instructional methods in elementary schools, focusing on the use of traditional materials and cursive handwriting. The bill mandates that elementary schools provide explicit, systematic instruction in cursive handwriting starting from grade two. It also requires schools to adopt a written technology-use policy, including daily screen-time limits and a list of digital platforms used. The bill limits digital instruction for elementary students to 45 minutes per day and ensures that at least 70% of assignments use enhanced decoding pathways.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 143–10 · Mar 30
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: HBs 3rd READ - INFORMAL HCS HBs 2230 & 2978

143 Yea

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10 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28

8:00 AM

Education Hearing

Mar 5

11:15 AM

Rules - Legislative Executive Session

History

May 7

Senate

Placed on Informal Calendar

May 4

Senate

SCS Reported Do Pass (S)

Apr 28

Senate

Public Hearing Held (S)