HB2839

Modifies provisions governing a high school examination on American history, institutions, and civics

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB2839 modifies provisions for a high school examination on American history, institutions, and civics.

Missouri HB2839 mandates that American history courses include details of the racial equality movement. It requires students to pass a standardized examination on the U.S. and Missouri Constitutions, American history, institutions, and civics to receive a high school diploma. The state board of education will form a committee of former teachers to develop the examination, which will be administered by the State Historical Society of Missouri.

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)