CCS#3 HCS SCS SB 64 -- ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

This bill changes the laws regarding elementary and secondary
education.  In its main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Establishes a procedure for school districts to set an
opening date of school earlier than 10 days before Labor Day by
holding a public hearing;

(2)  Revises the school calendar requirements for make-up days by
requiring six additional days to be scheduled for inclement
weather purposes and requires school districts to make up half of
the days missed in excess of six;

(3)  Requires mentoring standards to be established for beginning
teachers and principals by June 30, 2008, and establishes
benchmarks for quality programs; and

(4)  Allows students in districts that have been provisionally
accredited or unaccredited, or any combination of less than fully
accredited, for two consecutive years to enroll in the state's
virtual school beginning in school year 2008-2009.  The bill
contains provisions regarding funding and computer equipment.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:21 am