MO HB1015

Requires all public higher education institutions in Missouri to adopt a student favoritism policy by September 1, 2014.

Policy must include a nondiscrimination commitment, prohibition on favoritism, provisions discouraging relationships that encourage favoritism, and methods for reporting allegations.

Institutions must establish a procedure for resolving favoritism allegations and determining appropriate consequences for confirmed violations.

Requires uniform and consistent application of policies, public accessibility, and training of campus leaders on favoritism procedures.

Authorizes the Department of Higher Education to promulgate rules and regulations for policy administration under Chapter 536 rulemaking procedures.