MO HB1923

Beginning with school year 2013-2014, all students exceeding their district's compulsory attendance age who wish to drop out must attend a dropout prevention seminar.

School districts must offer seminars lasting a minimum of four hours outside regular school hours, featuring speakers such as teachers, counselors, employers, military recruiters, and former dropouts discussing hardships without a high school diploma.

Districts may charge an enrollment fee not to exceed $45 per student, with the fee refunded if the student later graduates from high school.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must promulgate rules by January 1, 2013, establishing curriculum guidelines for the dropout prevention seminars.

The program automatically sunsets six years after the effective date unless reauthorized by the General Assembly, with a twelve-year sunset if reauthorized.