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MO HB152
Bill
Status
Passed
7/11/2013
Primary Sponsor
Sheila Solon
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AI Summary
- Repeals and replaces section 162.215, RSMo to expand authority for school officers from a specific district to any school district.
- Requires school boards to execute a memorandum of understanding with municipal law enforcement agencies and county sheriffs before commissioning school officers, with arrest authority limited to school jurisdiction only.
- School officers must be licensed peace officers under section 590.010 and comply with all applicable peace officer provisions and district board policies.
- Sexual offenses and felonies involving threat or use of force remain under local law enforcement jurisdiction, not school officer authority.
- Requires the Missouri state training center for the D.A.R.E. program to develop curriculum and certification requiring a minimum of 40 hours of basic training covering legal operations in educational environments, intruder training, and juvenile law.
Legislative Description
Allows school districts to authorize and commission school officers to enforce laws relating to crimes committed on school grounds, at school activities, and on school buses
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
7/11/2013
Committee Referrals
Rules2/26/2013
Crime Prevention And Public Safety1/31/2013
Full Bill Text
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