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MO HB1466

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/19/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jamilah Nasheed

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a pilot program creating nonprofit math and science tutoring centers serving metropolitan district schools, primarily those with schoolwide average assessment scores below 50 percent proficient.

  • Tutoring centers must employ state-certified master teachers who select and train volunteer tutors, providing customized services during school days, nights, weekends, and summers, with transportation provided for students after sessions.

  • Creates the "Mathematics and Science Tutoring Center Fund" with an initial appropriation of $300,000, managed by the state treasurer in coordination with the workforce development division and department of economic development.

  • Allows businesses in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics occupations to donate to approved tutoring centers and retain half the donation's value from their withholding tax, effective January 1, 2013.

  • Program automatically sunsets six years after enactment unless reauthorized by the general assembly; if reauthorized, sunsets twelve years after reauthorization.

Legislative Description

Establishes the Math and Science Tutoring Act which establishes a pilot program for tutoring certain students in any St. Louis City public school

Last Action

Executive Session Held (S) - MOTION TO DO PASS FAILED

5/2/2012

Committee Referrals

Education3/29/2012
Fiscal Review3/7/2012
Rules2/21/2012

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