Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2965: Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to develop a curriculum on Black history and Black literature to be used by school districts
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2965 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to develop a curriculum on Black history and Black literature to be used by school districts. Primary sponsor: LaKeySha Bosley (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Public Hearing Completed (H).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaKeySha Bosley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Tonya Rush | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Yolanda Young | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Public Hearing Completed (H)
- Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)
- Read Second Time (H)
- Introduced and Read First Time (H)