Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 962: Requires schools that receive state funds to give students excused absences for attending scheduled elections with their parents
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 962 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires schools that receive state funds to give students excused absences for attending scheduled elections with their parents. Primary sponsor: Barbara Washington (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Education Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 962 - This act provides that a student enrolled in a school that receives state funds shall not be considered absent for the time such student spends attending a scheduled primary, general, or special election with his or her parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student. A student may received only one excused absence during each scheduled election. Upon his or her return to school, the student shall be encouraged by school officials to demonstrate his or her attendance at the election by wearing an official sticker, badge, or other item indicating that he or she attended the election. This act is identical to HB 3201 (2026) and SB 344 (2025), and is similar to a provision in HCS/SB 1351 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Washington | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled