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MO HJR10
Joint Resolution
Status
1/18/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
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AI Summary
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Repeals Section 8 of Article IX of the Missouri Constitution, which currently prohibits state appropriations to support any religious creed, church, or sectarian institution
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Establishes parental educational freedom by allowing parents or guardians to choose any accredited elementary or secondary school for their children, including religious schools
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Provides that parents choosing schools outside their assigned public school district shall receive a stipend equal to the amount the state and local government would otherwise pay for public school attendance
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Maintains the prohibition on state grants or donations of real estate to religious organizations or for sectarian purposes
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Submits the amendment to Missouri voters at the general election in November 2012 or at a special election called by the governor
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment repealing the prohibition against state funds being used to support any religion or religious school and specifies that parents have the right to choose any school
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
2/16/2011