MO SCR 18
died on adjournmentSCR 18 - This Senate concurrent resolution establishes the "State of Missouri Seal of Civic Recognition" to recognize graduating high school seniors for their academic achievements and contributions to their communities. Nominations for a Seal of Civic Recognition may be submitted to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) by entities specified in the resolution, such as veteran organizations and high schools. To be eligible, a student shall satisfy certain criteria set forth in the resolution, including committing to at least one year of community or military service following graduation. Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels of the Seal of Civic Recognition shall be awarded based on the number of years of civics-related academic instruction a student completes, as specified in the resolution. A Seal of Civic Recognition shall be awarded by DESE and shall accompany the student's high school diploma. A recipient of a Seal of Civic Recognition who also commits to military service after graduation shall additionally receive a "Letter of Congratulations, Commendation, and State Gratitude" signed by the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Lieutenant Governor. This resolution is substantially similar to HCR 31 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON
Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Did MO SCR 18 pass?
No. MO SCR 18 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-29): Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
What is MO SCR 18 about?
MO SCR 18 is a concurrent resolution in the 2026 Regular Session titled “SCR 18 - This Senate concurrent resolution establishes the "State of Missouri Seal of Civic Recognition" to recognize graduating high school seniors for their academic achievements and contributions to their communities. Nominations for a Seal of Civic Recognition may be submitted to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) by entities specified in the resolution, such as veteran organizations and high schools. To be eligible, a student shall satisfy certain criteria set forth in the resolution, including committing to at least one year of community or military service following graduation. Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels of the Seal of Civic Recognition shall be awarded based on the number of years of civics-related academic instruction a student completes, as specified in the resolution. A Seal of Civic Recognition shall be awarded by DESE and shall accompany the student's high school diploma. A recipient of a Seal of Civic Recognition who also commits to military service after graduation shall additionally receive a "Letter of Congratulations, Commendation, and State Gratitude" signed by the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Lieutenant Governor. This resolution is substantially similar to HCR 31 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON”.
Who sponsors MO SCR 18?
Roberts, Steven is the primary sponsor of MO SCR 18.
Description
SCR 18 - This Senate concurrent resolution establishes the "State of Missouri Seal of Civic Recognition" to recognize graduating high school seniors for their academic achievements and contributions to their communities. Nominations for a Seal of Civic Recognition may be submitted to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) by entities specified in the resolution, such as veteran organizations and high schools. To be eligible, a student shall satisfy certain criteria set forth in the resolution, including committing to at least one year of community or military service following graduation. Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels of the Seal of Civic Recognition shall be awarded based on the number of years of civics-related academic instruction a student completes, as specified in the resolution. A Seal of Civic Recognition shall be awarded by DESE and shall accompany the student's high school diploma. A recipient of a Seal of Civic Recognition who also commits to military service after graduation shall additionally receive a "Letter of Congratulations, Commendation, and State Gratitude" signed by the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Lieutenant Governor. This resolution is substantially similar to HCR 31 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-29 — Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
- Bill type
- concurrent resolution
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Sponsors
- Roberts, Stevenprimary
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-29
Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
reading-2,referral-committee
2026-01-28
S First Read
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Versions
- 6931S.01I - IntroducedCompare
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