HB2720

Modifies provisions relating to the age for school entry

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Modifies compulsory school attendance age in Missouri.

HB 2720 modifies the compulsory school attendance age in Missouri. It sets the compulsory attendance age at seventeen for metropolitan school districts that adopt a resolution to establish this age. For all other districts, the compulsory attendance age is set at seventeen or having completed sixteen credits towards high school graduation. The bill also outlines responsibilities for parents and guardians to enroll children in academic instruction programs and mandates regular attendance for children aged five to the compulsory attendance age.

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Where it stands

Current
Elementary And Secondary Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 18

House

Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)