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MO HB800

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds section 160.265 to Missouri law prohibiting spanking in public schools for students with individualized education plans (IEPs) receiving special education services
  • Overrides existing provisions in section 160.261 regarding school discipline for this protected population
  • Applies specifically to students receiving services under sections 162.670 to 162.999, which govern special education programs
  • Protects students with identified disabilities from this form of corporal punishment

Legislative Description

Prohibits spanking from being used in a public school on any student with an individualized education plan who is receiving special education services

Last Action

Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)

3/31/2011

Committee Referrals

Elementary And Secondary Education3/31/2011

Full Bill Text

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