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MO HB152

Bill

Status

Passed

7/11/2013

Primary Sponsor

Sheila Solon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

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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