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MS HB1450
Bill
Status
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, school districts must collect annual body mass index (BMI) percentile by age for students in kindergarten and even-numbered grades through grade 10.
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School districts must provide BMI information to parents with an explanation including benefits of physical activity, benefits of proper nutrition, and resources promoting healthy lifestyle.
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Parents may refuse BMI assessment and reporting by providing written refusal to the school; students in grades 11 and 12 are exempt from BMI measurement and reporting requirements.
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School districts must treat students' BMI information as private records in the same manner as other student records and receive training and technical assistance from the State Board of Education on collection and dissemination.
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The act takes effect July 1, 2013.
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
2/5/2013