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SB1271 • 2026

Creates and modifies provisions relating to lactation accommodations in public schools and charter schools

Creates and modifies provisions relating to lactation accommodations in public schools and charter schools

Education
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Washington, Barbara; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-01-27
Official status
Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-27 S241

    Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

  2. 2026-01-07 S76

    S First Read

  3. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

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SB 1271 - Current law requires school districts to adopt a written policy regarding the provision of certain accommodations for lactating employees, teachers, and students. This act requires charter schools, in addition to school districts, to adopt such a policy and provide such accommodations.

The act specifies that each school building shall contain suitable accommodation in the form of a "private and secure" room designated for the exclusive use of women and "lactating students" that includes certain features established in current law, such as running water, a refrigerator for breast milk storage, and electrical outlets.

Additionally, a public school or charter school shall ensure that a lactating student is given a reasonable amount of time to accommodate the need to express breast milk, and a student shall not incur an academic penalty as a result of the use, during the school day, of the accommodations provided for under the act.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop a model policy that satisfies the provisions of the act before January 1, 2027. School districts and charter schools shall adopt a written policy pursuant to the provisions of the act before July 1, 2027.

This act is similar to SB 343 (2025).
OLIVIA SHANNON