HB 1458 -- Gang Resistance Education and Training Programs

Sponsor:  Moore

This bill imposes a $20 surcharge on all felony court proceedings
involving drugs (Chapter 195, RSMo); offenses against the person
(Chapter 565); sexual offenses (Chapter 566); robbery, burglary,
and arson (Chapter 569); stealing (Chapter 570); and weapons
(Chapter 571), except when charges are dismissed or when costs
are to be paid by the state or political subdivision.  Fifty
percent of the surcharge will be deposited in the Gang Resistance
Education and Training (GREAT) Fund, to be administered by the
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  The
department, in conjunction with participating local law
enforcement, will develop a program for gang resistance training
in school districts which the department determines need these
programs.  The program will, among other things, help children
understand how gang violence affects communities and how to
resolve conflicts without violence.  The remaining 50% of the
funds collected will be used to provide matching grants to school
districts to fund the after-school reading retreat program
described in Section 167.680.  The provisions of the bill
terminate on December 31, 2009.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:15 am