HB 604 -- Character Education Grant Program

Co-Sponsors:  Hilgemann, Shelton, Davis, Campbell, Kelly (27),
Franklin, Abel, Ostmann, Fraser

This bill creates a competitive grant program for character
education.  Beginning with the 2002-2003 school year, the
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will award 10
school districts grants of $100,000 each for character
education.  Criteria for grant approval include any criteria
developed for federal character education grants or programs and
programs designed to teach responsibility, respect, and
acceptance of people of other races and ethnic backgrounds to
at-risk students.  The Character Education Grant Program Fund is
established.  The grants are subject to appropriation, and,
should a smaller amount than full funding be appropriated, grant
sizes will be prorated.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated September 13, 2001 at 2:03 pm