School exercise mandate barely clears Missouri House as sponsor promises changes

By: Annelise Hanshaw

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 799

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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A proposal to mandate daily physical activity in public schools squeaked through the Missouri House Thursday after the legislation’s sponsor promised major changes in the Senate.

State Rep. Bishop Davidson, a Republican from Republic, said he will ask senators to remove high schools from the bill. He alluded to seeking additional amendments as well, speaking only vaguely.

The promise of Senate changes helped the bill scrape together the 82 votes — the exact number needed …

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