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MO HB1466
Bill
Status
3/19/2012
Primary Sponsor
Jamilah Nasheed
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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