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Creates provisions relating to instruction on the positive impacts of religion on American history

Committee hearing: it can still change before the session ends.

MO SB 1238 · Senate Bill · 2026

Stage
Committee hearing
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Senate
Sponsor
Nick Schroer
Latest action
Feb 17, 2026

What it does

SB 1238 - This act requires teachers of American history at public schools and charter schools to provide instruction on the positive impacts of religion on American history. The act lists certain historical accounts that shall be included in such instruction, including the organization of the pilgrims as a church; the religious background of the signers of the Declaration of Independence; George Washington's direction regarding chaplains in the army; Benjamin Franklin's appeal for prayer at the constitutional convention; the influence of religion on the United States Constitution; the religious origins of the concept of the separation of church and state; the role of the Ten Commandments…

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  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    Committee hearing · Feb 17, 2026

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