HCS HB 1185 -- ADMINISTRATIVE RULE WAIVERS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS
(McClelland)

This substitute gives the State Board of Education authority to
modify or waive any board rule or policy upon receipt and
approval of a proposal from a school district.  Proposals for
waiver must demonstrate that the intent of the particular rule
can be locally addressed in a more effective, efficient, and
economical manner.  Prior to submitting a waiver application, a
school district must hold a public hearing on the matter.

Waivers are limited to a maximum of 3 school years but may be
renewed upon application by the school district.  The state
board may not waive any statutory requirement concerning teacher
certification or tenure.

FISCAL NOTE:  Cost to General Revenue Fund of $50,832 in FY 97,
$54,466 in FY 98, and $55,856 in FY 99.

HCS HB 1185 -- ADMINISTRATIVE RULE WAIVERS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS

SPONSOR:  Morgan (McClelland)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Education
- Elementary and Secondary by a vote of 22 to 0.

This substitute gives the State Board of Education authority to
modify or waive any board rule or policy upon receipt and
approval of a proposal from a school district.  Proposals for
waiver must demonstrate that the intent of the particular rule
can be locally addressed in a more effective, efficient, and
economical manner.  Prior to submitting a waiver application, a
school district must hold a public hearing on the matter.

Waivers are limited to a maximum of 5 school years but may be
renewed upon application by the school district.  The state
board may not waive any statutory requirement concerning teacher
certification or tenure.

FISCAL NOTE:  Cost to General Revenue Fund of $50,832 in FY 97,
$54,466 in FY 98, and $55,856 in FY 99.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that this bill would grant school
districts, with the approval of the State Board of Education,
the flexibility to address their particular needs.  The
legislation is based on a similar Illinois law, which has been
successful.

Testifying for the bill were Representatives McClelland and
Kauffman; Cooperating School Districts of Greater Kansas City;
and Missouri School Boards Association.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Brian Cook, Research Analyst

HB 1185 -- Administrative Rule Waivers For School Districts

Co-Sponsors:  McClelland, Kauffman

This bill gives the State Board of Education authority to modify
or waive any board rule or policy upon receipt and approval of a
proposal from a school district.  Proposals for waiver must
demonstrate that the intent of the particular rule can be
locally addressed in a more effective, efficient, and economical
manner.

Waivers are limited to a maximum of 5 school years but may be
renewed upon application by the school district.