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MO HB920
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/27/2013
Primary Sponsor
Randy Dunn
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AI Summary
- Establishes the "Missouri Early Childhood Education Act" allowing children ages 4-5 (on or before August 1st) who have not attended kindergarten to enroll in half-day or full-day early childhood programs at public schools where offered
- Attendance in early childhood programs is voluntary and free of charge for children in their resident school district, provided the district has adequate physical facilities and teaching personnel
- Students enrolled in early childhood programs are counted in the resident district's average daily attendance calculation
- Children in districts without early childhood programs may transfer to another district offering such programs if accepted, and transfer students attend free of charge and are counted in the receiving district's average daily attendance
- Districts offering early childhood programs may refuse nonresident transfers if the child does not meet age requirements or if the district lacks adequate facilities or personnel
Legislative Description
Establishes the Missouri Early Childhood Education Act which allows children four and five years of age to attend early childhood programs under certain circumstances
Last Action
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)
5/17/2013
Committee Referrals
Elementary And Secondary Education5/17/2013
Full Bill Text
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