HB2872

Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to literacy of elementary school students

Chamber Passed·3/19/26

Missouri HB2872 establishes a universal reading screener for grades 1-3, mandates retention for students with substantial reading deficiencies, and.

Missouri HB2872 creates a statewide literacy plan and establishes the "Missouri Universal Reading Screener" for students in grades 1-3. The screener categorizes students as "below basic," "basic," "grade-level," "proficient," or "advanced." Students scoring "below basic" must be retained in third grade unless they qualify for a good cause exemption or score "basic" or higher on a retest. The bill mandates reading success plans for students with reading deficiencies, including those identified as dyslexic.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 131–10 · Mar 19
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: HBs 3rd READ - INFORMAL HCS HB 2872

131 Yea

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10 Nay

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3 Not Voting

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14 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14

8:00 AM

Education Hearing

Mar 4

4:00 PM

Rules - Administrative Executive Session

History

May 7

Senate

Reported Do Pass (S)

May 7

Senate

Placed on Informal Calendar

May 6

Senate

Executive Session Held (S)