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MO HB2134
Bill
Status
3/12/2014
Primary Sponsor
James Neely
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AI Summary
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Repeals the authority of school district boards to retain private counsel for legal services.
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Requires the Attorney General of Missouri to furnish legal services to school districts upon request of the board.
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Eliminates the previous provision allowing school districts in cities or towns with populations of 30,000 or more to employ attorneys on a retainer basis.
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Removes the board's ability to prescribe attorney duties, compensation, and terms of office (previously limited to one year).
Legislative Description
Repeals the authority of a school district board to retain counsel and requires the Attorney General to furnish whatever legal services are necessary to exercise its powers upon the request of the board
Last Action
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)
3/26/2014