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MO HB136

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Dave Hinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all high school students in Missouri public schools to successfully complete at least two full semesters of math courses and two full semesters of science courses within the two semesters immediately before graduation
  • Exempts students with individualized education plans (IEPs) receiving special education services if their IEP does not require such courses
  • Exempts students who have committed to a school-approved course of study that does not require math and science courses
  • Authorizes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to promulgate rules and regulations for administering this requirement
  • Makes rulemaking authority subject to chapter 536 provisions, with rules becoming effective only upon compliance with those requirements

Legislative Description

Requires high school students to complete at least two full semesters of science and two full semesters of math within the two semesters immediately preceding a student's graduation from high school

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/13/2013

Committee Referrals

Elementary And Secondary Education1/31/2013

Full Bill Text

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