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MO HB904
Bill
Status
2/11/2015
Primary Sponsor
Courtney Curtis
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "8 in 6 Program" allowing students to complete grades 7-8, high school, and the first two years of college in six years instead of eight, graduating with an associate's degree
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State pays $225 per one-credit summer online or online overload course, with a maximum of 8 total credits funded per student during program participation
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Participation limited to 25% of students in each grade 7-12 per school district, with unused slots reallocated to other grades or districts by July 1
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Students must maintain a grade of C or better in online courses; those who fail must pay for and pass a replacement course before continuing
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Creates the "8 in 6 Program Fund" in the state treasury and includes automatic sunset provision six years after the effective date unless reauthorized
Legislative Description
Establishes the 8 in 6 Program within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Last Action
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)
5/15/2015