MO HB904

Establishes the "Missouri Parent/Teacher Involvement Act" and program administered by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide grant awards to schools that develop trusting relationships between families and school staff.

Prioritizes grant distribution to districts with Missouri assessment program scores in the lowest twentieth percentile.

Requires participating schools to have at least 50 percent of staff voluntarily agree to conduct periodic home visits or community meetings at times convenient to parents, with staff receiving training in effective parent communication strategies.

Mandates school boards adopt parental involvement policies by school year 2014-15 informing parents about supporting their children's education and academic success.

Creates a dedicated "Missouri Parent/Teacher Involvement Program Fund" in the state treasury with automatic sunset provisions: six years after effective date unless reauthorized, or twelve years if reauthorized by the General Assembly.