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MS HB105
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Requires school districts to collect annual body mass index (BMI) percentile by age for students in kindergarten and even-numbered grades through Grade 10, beginning with the 2017-2018 school year
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Parents must receive their child's BMI information along with an explanation of BMI percentile, benefits of physical activity and proper nutrition, and resources promoting healthy lifestyles
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Parents may opt out 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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State Board of Education must provide resources, training, and technical assistance to school districts on BMI data collection and dissemination
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Student BMI information must be treated as private and protected in the same manner as other student records
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
1/31/2017