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HJR114 • 2026

Proposes a constitutional amendment to assert the right of parents to participate in and direct the education of their children free from government interference

Proposes a constitutional amendment to assert the right of parents to participate in and direct the education of their children free from government interference

Children Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Costlow, Mike (108)
Last action
2026-01-08
Official status
01/08/2026 - Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read Second Time (H)

  2. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)

  3. 2026-01-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read First Time (H)

  4. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled (H)

Official Summary Text

Proposes a constitutional amendment to assert the right of parents to participate in and direct the education of their children free from government interference