Missouri educators would study social and emotional learning and school social work

Teacher education programs that receive state aid would include at least three credit hours in each subject. The subjects are social and emotional learning and social work in education.

Local districts would offer training, and educators would attend it or study the materials on their own. Districts would offer the training to all practicing teachers. The yearly attendance or self-study requirement would cover all teachers, principals, and licensed educators in each district. Educators may meet the yearly training requirement by reviewing materials on both subjects themselves. These requirements would apply beginning in the 2027–28 school year and in every later school year.

The state board would ensure the online training program includes at least three credit hours in each subject. This applies to the department's online training program for people seeking a substitute teacher certificate. The program would provide twenty hours of training on subjects the department determines are appropriate for substitute teachers.