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MS HB221
Bill
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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School districts must collect annual body mass index (BMI) percentile by age for students in kindergarten and even-numbered grades through grade 10, beginning with the 2012-2013 school year.
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Parents receive written information about their child's BMI percentile including an explanation of BMI, benefits of physical activity, benefits of proper nutrition, and resources for promoting a healthy lifestyle.
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Parents may refuse BMI assessment and reporting by providing written refusal to the school, and students in grades 11 and 12 are exempt from the requirement.
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School districts must treat student BMI information as private information protected in the same manner as other student records.
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The State Board of Education shall provide resources, training, and technical assistance to school districts on collecting and distributing BMI percentile information.
Legislative Description
Body mass index (BMI); require schools to collect for certain students and provide to parents with an explanation.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012