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SB 1796

SB 1796 - Under this act, a public school teacher's personally identifiable information shall not be sold or disclosed by any public school, school district, or third-party entity to any party for any commercial use. Additionally, a background check conducted on a public school teacher for purposes relating to such teacher's work-related travel or transportation of students for educational purposes shall not be reported, transmitted, or otherwise treated as a credit inquiry or have any effect on the teacher's credit score. OLIVIA SHANNON

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Curtis Trent

Missouri bill restricts public access to personal information of school teachers to enhance educator privacy and safety protections.

Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1796

Legislative bill overview

SB 1796 creates new provisions to restrict the disclosure and public availability of personal information belonging to public school teachers in Missouri. The bill aims to protect teacher privacy by limiting what personal data can be shared or made accessible through public records requests and school district databases.

Why is this important

Teachers have increasingly become targets of harassment, doxxing, and threats, making privacy protections a growing concern for educator safety and retention. This bill addresses whether schools should be required to redact personal information like home addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses from public records, which could significantly impact both teacher security and government transparency standards.

Potential points of contention

  • Government transparency vs. privacy: Public records laws traditionally prioritize transparency; this bill may limit public oversight of school operations and teacher qualifications by restricting accessible information
  • Definition scope: The bill's success depends heavily on how "personal information" is defined—overly broad definitions could shield information the public legitimately needs, while narrow ones may provide insufficient protection
  • Implementation consistency: Determining what information schools must redact from databases, emails, and records could create operational burdens and inconsistent practices across districts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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