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MO HB981
Bill
Status
3/31/2011
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Leach
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AI Summary
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Requires school districts to place twins or higher order multiples from the same family in the same classroom upon parent or legal guardian request
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Request for same-classroom placement must be made no later than 14 days after the first day of the school year or 14 days after the child's first day of attendance if enrollment occurs after the school year begins
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Defines "higher order multiples" as triplets, quadruplets, quintuplets, or more children from the same birth
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Amends Chapter 160, RSMo by adding section 160.072
Legislative Description
Requires twins or other multiple-birth siblings to be placed in the same classroom if the parent or legal guardian makes a timely request
Last Action
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
4/7/2011