Jefferson City, MO. – Senate Bill 681 is this year’s omnibus education legislation. A vast number of changes will go into effect with the 2023-24 school year with some focused on safety of drinking water and others lowering the bar to become a substitute teacher, instituting a “Holocausts Education Week”, the B.R.I.T.E. Act, and substance abuse recovery programs for high school students.
Senator Cindy O’Laughlin of Shelbina sponsors the measure. When she presented this proposal to the Missouri Senate Education Committee on Jan. 25, her bill was different than what would ultimately pass:
Senator Lauren Arthur of Kansas City sponsors Senate Bill 662, which would later be combined with Senate Bill 681:
Senate Bills 681 & 662 also establishes the Show-Me Success Diploma Program, revises language relating to adult high schools and the Missouri Advisory Board for Educator Preparation.
Audio courtesy of the Missouri Senate.
