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MO HB2326
Bill
Status
3/16/2010
Primary Sponsor
Chuck Gatschenberger
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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