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MO HB904

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2015

Primary Sponsor

Courtney Curtis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elementary And Secondary Education5/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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