FIRST REGULAR SESSION
95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVES DIXON (Sponsor), CUNNINGHAM, NOLTE, NORR, SCHAAF, MEINERS, POLLOCK, WILSON (119), JONES (117), McCLANAHAN AND CHAPPELLE-NADAL (Co-sponsors).
1847L.02I D. ADAM CRUMBLISS, Chief Clerk
AN ACT
To amend chapter 162, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to fine arts education.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Chapter 162, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 162.1195, to read as follows:
162.1195. 1. The division of school improvement within the department of elementary and secondary education shall develop and coordinate a program to provide a fine arts education consultant available at each regional professional development center.
2. The duties of the fine arts consultant shall include the following:
(1) To act as a resource for school districts under the regional office of professional development with regard to fine arts education, as delivered by certified arts specialists, and the integration of the arts into nonarts curricula;
(2) To work with school districts in staff development and curriculum issues related to fine arts education and fine arts integration;
(3) To collaborate with regional office of professional development personnel and other regional personnel associated with the regional office of professional development;
(4) To coordinate services available from other entities involved in fine arts education and fine arts integration;
(5) To assist and support local school districts in providing fine arts education and the integration of the fine arts; and
(6) To contribute to the development and implementation of in-service training, regionally and statewide, which responds to the needs of arts specialists, other educators, other professionals, and parents pertaining to the needs of Missouri students in fine arts and the integration of the arts.
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