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MO SB133
Bill
Status
1/10/2013
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Keaveny
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AI Summary
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Adds section 163.018 to Missouri law allowing pupils ages three to five eligible for free and reduced lunch to be included in average daily attendance calculations for state funding purposes.
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Applies only to early childhood education programs operated by school districts or charter schools that have declared themselves as local educational agencies providing full-day kindergarten and meet state board of education standards.
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Becomes effective in the school year following a year when appropriations for sections 163.031(1) and (2) equal or exceed the amount necessary to fund the entire entitlement calculation, and remains effective in all subsequent years regardless of future appropriation levels.
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Does not require school attendance beyond what is mandated under section 167.031 and does not modify existing kindergarten attendance provisions.
Legislative Description
Allows school districts and charter schools to receive state aid for children ages three to five who are eligible for free and reduced lunch and are participating in a district-operated pre-kindergarten program
Last Action
S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 133-Keaveny and Holsman, with SCS & SA 1 (pending)
5/17/2013