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MO HB2326

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2010

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Gatschenberger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires governing boards of Missouri public institutions of higher education to adopt a policy for random and for-cause drug testing of professors, faculty, staff, and employees, and testing of job applicants as a condition of employment for unlawful use of controlled substances.

  • Mandates a three-step disciplinary process: first offense results in one-week suspension without pay; second offense results in suspension without pay while participating in a substance abuse program, with refusal to participate grounds for termination; third offense results in termination.

  • Directs the Department of Higher Education to implement rules to carry out the provisions of this section, subject to the requirements of chapter 536 regarding rulemaking authority and review.

Legislative Description

Requires public institutions of higher education within the state to adopt policies for the random and for-cause drug testing of faculty, staff, other employees, and applicants for employment

Last Action

Referred: Higher Education (H)

5/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Higher Education5/14/2010

Full Bill Text

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