Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 2539 — Modifies provisions governing accountability measures for elementary and secondary schools

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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In plain language

This bill establishes accountability measures for public schools in Missouri.

The bill mandates the creation of annual accountability report cards for Missouri public schools, detailing student performance and other key metrics. Schools must publish these reports on their websites and may receive financial awards based on their performance.

What this means for you
  • Schools: This means schools will be held accountable for performance and may receive funding based on student outcomes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  2. Read Second Time (H)

  3. Read First Time (H)

  4. Prefiled (H)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 197 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (197)

197 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2539?
HB 2539 is sponsored by Ron Fowler (Republican) and Jonathan Patterson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2539?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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