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MO SB20
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Robin Wright-Jones
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AI Summary
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Repeals and replaces section 167.031, RSMo relating to school attendance age requirements in Missouri
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Raises the compulsory attendance age to 18 years for metropolitan school districts (changed from 17 years), with the exception that school boards may adopt resolutions to maintain or adjust this age
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Requires parents in metropolitan school districts to enroll children at age 5 in accordance with sections 160.051 and 160.054
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Exempts parents intending to enroll children in home school programs complying with subsection 2 from the age 5 enrollment requirement for metropolitan districts
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Defines home school requirements including at least 1,000 hours of annual instruction with at least 600 hours in core subjects, and exempts home schools from state-mandated curriculum requirements that conflict with religious doctrines
Legislative Description
Modifies the compulsory attendance age for the St. Louis City School District so that students must attend school from five years of age to eighteen years of age
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Education Committee
2/9/2011