MO HB295

Repeals section 163.410, which previously excused school districts from professional development spending requirements during fiscal years 2011-2013 when state funding fell below certain thresholds.

Repeals the requirement in section 160.530(1) that school districts allocate one percent of state aid received under section 163.031 to professional development committees, with 75% of those funds spent in the same fiscal year.

Removes the penalty in section 163.021(4) that denied state aid to districts failing to comply with professional development spending requirements.

Maintains the $18 million annual statewide professional development funding distributed by the commissioner of education for critical learning needs and the $2 million "Success Leads to Success" grant program for recognizing and sharing best teaching practices.

Retains all other school funding eligibility requirements including minimum attendance hours, operating levy requirements, and financial record-keeping standards.