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MS HB1472
Bill
Status
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Joe Gardner
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AI Summary
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Requires school districts beginning in the 2013-2014 school year to collect annual body mass index (BMI) percentile by age for students in kindergarten and even-numbered grades through grade 10, and provide this information to parents.
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Parents may refuse to have their child's BMI assessed and reported by submitting a written refusal to the school.
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Exempts students in grades 11 and 12 from BMI measurement and reporting requirements.
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Information provided to parents must include an explanation of BMI percentile, benefits of physical activity, benefits of proper nutrition, and resources promoting healthy lifestyles.
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Requires school districts to treat BMI information as private student records and directs the State Board of Education to provide training and technical assistance to districts on BMI collection and dissemination.
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