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MO HB89

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Rochelle Walton Gray

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes an 11-member Council for Community Education within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, with members appointed by the governor
  • Council membership may include representatives from civic organizations, community-based organizations, local government, school administrators, parent organizations, post-secondary education, school boards, and teachers
  • Council limited to meeting no more than four times annually; members may receive expense reimbursement but no per diem allowance
  • Council duties include conducting feasibility studies on community education programs, advising the commissioner of education, recommending a state plan with goals and priorities, and making funding recommendations for local programs
  • Defines "community school" as a facility available for citizen use that coordinates local activities and improves cultural, social, recreational, and educational opportunities in the community

Legislative Description

Establishes a Council for Community Education within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Last Action

Referred: Emerging Issues in Education(H)

5/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Emerging Issues in Education5/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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