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MO SB802
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2012
Primary Sponsor
Jolie Justus
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AI Summary
- Repeals and replaces section 167.164, RSMo regarding alternative education services for students with disruptive behavior
- Changes school district contracting authority from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("shall") for alternative education services for students whose disruptive behavior prevents adequate traditional classroom placement
- Allows contracting with political subdivisions, public agencies, not-for-profit organizations, or private agencies for alternative education services
- Requires school districts to pay toward per pupil costs for alternative education programs, with domiciliary districts responsible for payment based on local tax effort averages
- Establishes 90-day payment deadline for vouchers, with state department of elementary and secondary education authorized to deduct unpaid amounts from future state financial aid to non-compliant districts
Legislative Description
Requires school districts to contract with other agencies or entities for the provision of alternative education services for certain disruptive students
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
2/23/2012
Committee Referrals
Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence2/23/2012
Full Bill Text
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