MO HB2674

School districts with Department of Elementary and Secondary Education-approved alternative instruction plans would not be required to make up days lost to inclement weather, starting in the 2017-18 school year

Alternative instruction plans must include virtual learning or other instructional methods for students on inclement weather days, and districts must demonstrate the plan will not negatively impact teaching and learning

Districts may use alternative instruction methods for a maximum of 10 days per school year; any additional inclement weather days beyond 10 must be made up

"Inclement weather" is defined as ice, snow, extreme cold, flooding, or tornado, but explicitly excludes excessive heat

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is required to promulgate rules for implementation and may count alternative instruction days as days school was actually in session