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MO Rev Stat § 161.210 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 161 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education|Section 161.210 - State board may modify or waive rules, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 1996   161.210. State board may modify or waive rules, when. — 1. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the state board of education is hereby granted authority to waive or modify any administrative rule adopted by the state board or policy implemented by the department of elementary and secondary education. School districts may submit applications for a waiver or modification authorized pursuant to this section. Each application shall include a written request by the school district or school districts and shall demonstrate that the intent of the rule or policy can be addressed in a more effective, efficient or economical manner or that the waiver or modification is necessary to implement a specific plan for improved student performance and school improvement. Prior to an application for waiver, the school district shall hold a public hearing regarding such waiver.  2. The state board of education may grant waivers or modifications for a school district or school districts that successfully demonstrate the ability to address the intent of the rule or policy in a more effective, efficient or economical manner or when the waivers or modifications are demonstrated to be necessary to stimulate innovation or improve student performance, provided that the waiver or modification is based upon sound educational practices, does not endanger the health and safety of students or staff, and does not compromise equal opportunity for learning. Approved waivers or modifications shall remain in effect for a period not to exceed three school years and may be renewed by the state board of education upon application by the school district or school districts.  3. This section shall not be construed to allow the state board of education to authorize the waiver of any statutory requirements relating to teacher certification or teacher tenure. ­­-------- (L. 1996 H.B. 1301 & 1298 § 12)
MO Rev Stat § 161.213 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 161 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education|Section 161.213 - High-quality early childhood education standards required — rulemaking authority.

Effective - 28 Aug 2006   161.213. High-quality early childhood education standards required — rulemaking authority. — 1. The department of elementary and secondary education shall develop standards for high-quality early childhood education no later than June 30, 2007. The standards shall be applicable to all public school prekindergarten programs that receive Title I or Missouri preschool project funds.  2. Such standards shall include, but not be limited to, the following principles:  (1) Access for all children whose parents or guardians choose to participate;  (2) Focus on cognitive, language, physical, and social/emotional development;  (3) Assessment of needs of children and their families;  (4) Highly qualified and properly certified teachers; and  (5) Delivery of comprehensive services supported by strong and accessible technical assistance and professional development.  3. In developing such standards, the department shall involve representatives of the business community, parents as teachers, head start, early childhood start, early childhood special education, Missouri preschool project, first steps, Title I preschools, school district personnel, private providers, and faith-based providers.  4. Unless otherwise prohibited by federal law, public school districts shall not be prohibited from charging tuition and related charges for early childhood education programs.  5. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010, that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028. This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2006, shall be invalid and void. ­­-------- (L. 2006 H.B. 1511)
MO Rev Stat § 161.217 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 161 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education|Section 161.217 - Early learning quality assurance report--sunset provision.

Effective - 28 Aug 2018, 2 histories   161.217. Early learning quality assurance report--sunset provision. — 1. The department of elementary and secondary education, in collaboration with the Missouri Head Start State Collaboration Office and the departments of health and senior services, mental health, and social services, shall develop, as a three-year pilot program, a voluntary early learning quality assurance report. The early learning quality assurance report shall be developed based on evidence-based practices.  2. Participation in the early learning quality assurance report pilot program shall be voluntary for any licensed or license-exempt early learning providers that are center-based or home-based and are providing services for children from any ages from birth up to kindergarten.  3. The early learning quality assurance report may include, but is not limited to, information regarding staff qualifications, instructional quality, professional development, health and safety standards, parent engagement, and community engagement.  4. The early learning quality assurance report shall not be used for enforcement of compliance with any law or for any punitive purposes.  5. The department of elementary and secondary education shall promulgate all necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010, that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028. This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2016, shall be invalid and void.  6. Under section 23.253 of the Missouri sunset act:  (1) The provisions of the new program authorized under this section shall automatically sunset three years after August 28, 2019, unless reauthorized by an act of the general assembly; and  (2) If such program is reauthorized, the program authorized under this section shall automatically sunset three years after the effective date of the reauthorization of this section; and  (3) This section shall terminate on September first of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the program authorized under this section is sunset. ­­-------- (L. 2016 S.B. 638, A.L. 2018 S.B. 743)  Sunset date 8-28-22 Termination date 9-01-23
MO Rev Stat § 161.223 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 161 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education|Section 161.223 - Grants from department of elementary and secondary education to local school districts, preferences, discrimination prohibited.

Effective - 28 Aug 1998   161.223. Grants from department of elementary and secondary education to local school districts, preferences, discrimination prohibited. — 1. Subject to appropriation from general revenue, the department of elementary and secondary education shall provide grants to assist local public school districts, community-based organizations and nonprofit agencies, including resettlement programs, to provide instruction in the English language to individuals residing in the community or district who have language background other than English and who need assistance in learning English. Preference in grants shall be given to communities and districts demonstrating the most need.  2. Services provided through the grants authorized in this section shall be offered at times and locations designed to best assure access to the services and may include the provision of services at the individual's home, refugee resettlement center, community centers, adult basic education offices, schools, and other places where such individuals congregate.  3. An entity accepting a grant under this section shall not discriminate in the provision of English language services on the grounds of the individual's race, color, religion, gender, age or national origin. Such entity shall not discriminate against a child based upon the nature of the child's school. Any entity accepting a grant under this section may provide English language instruction to individuals of one specific language background.  4. As funds are appropriated by the Missouri general assembly, the department of elementary and secondary education shall implement classes and provide instructional material for all age groups to assist individuals who are not proficient in the English language. ­­-------- (L. 1998 S.B. 583 & 645 § 3)
MO Rev Stat § 161.226 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 161 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education|Section 161.226 - Foreign language materials to be provided to schools, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 1998   161.226. Foreign language materials to be provided to schools, when. — Subject to appropriation from general revenue, the department of elementary and secondary education shall provide technical assistance and educational materials, upon request, to public elementary and secondary schools teaching a foreign language to students. ­­-------- (L. 1998 S.B. 583 & 645 § 6)
MO Rev Stat § 161.227 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 161 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education|Section 161.227 - Adult basic education English language services.

Effective - 28 Aug 1998   161.227. Adult basic education English language services. — 1. The adult basic education programs administered by the department of elementary and secondary education shall include the provision of English language services to nonnative speakers who need assistance in learning English.  2. The local entity designated by the department of elementary and secondary education to offer adult basic education shall seek the assistance of local political subdivisions, community-based agencies and organizations, migrant worker groups, refugee resettlement programs, schools, churches and others in making nonnative speakers aware of the availability of English language services.  3. English language services provided through the adult basic education programs of the department of elementary and secondary education may include family and home-based curriculum and programs designed to enhance the English fluency of all family members and may include programs whereby family members teach each other the English language. ­­-------- (L. 1998 S.B. 583 & 645 § 2)
MO Rev Stat § 161.249 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 161 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education|Section 161.249 - Advisory council created, members, appointment, duties.

Effective - 28 Aug 2013   161.249. Advisory council created, members, appointment, duties. — 1. There is hereby created the "Advisory Council on the Education of Gifted and Talented Children" which shall consist of seven members appointed by the commissioner of education. Members shall serve a term of four years, except for the initial appointments, which shall be for the following lengths:  (1) One member shall be appointed for a term of one year;  (2) Two members shall be appointed for a term of two years;  (3) Two members shall be appointed for a term of three years;  (4) Two members shall be appointed for a term of four years.  2. Upon the expiration of the term of a member, that member shall continue to serve until a replacement is appointed. The council shall organize with a chairperson selected by the commissioner of education. Members of the council shall serve without compensation and shall not be reimbursed for travel to and from meetings.  3. The commissioner of education shall consider recommendations for membership on the council from organizations of educators and parents of gifted and talented children and other groups with an interest in the education of gifted and talented children. The members appointed shall be residents of the state of Missouri and selected on the basis of their knowledge of, or experience in, programs and problems of the education of gifted and talented children.  4. The commissioner of education shall seek the advice of the council regarding all rules and policies to be adopted by the state board of education relating to the education of gifted and talented children. A staff person appointed by the state board of education shall serve as the state board's liaison to the council. The state board of education shall provide necessary clerical support and assistance in order to facilitate meetings of the council. ­­-------- (L. 2013 S.B. 17)
MO Rev Stat § 161.365 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 161 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education|Section 161.365 - Department to establish guidelines and specifications for program — districts to be provided with information — rulemaking authority.

Effective - 28 Aug 2008   161.365. Department to establish guidelines and specifications for program — districts to be provided with information — rulemaking authority. — 1. The department of elementary and secondary education shall, in consultation with the department of health and senior services, and a panel of interested stakeholders, including cleaning product industry representatives, nongovernmental organizations, and others, establish and amend on an annual basis guidelines and specifications for green cleaning programs, including environmentally sensitive cleaning and maintenance products, paper product purchases, and equipment purchases for cleaning programs. The department shall provide multiple avenues by which cleaning products may be determined to be environmentally sensitive under the guidelines. Guidelines and specifications shall be established after a review and evaluation of existing research and shall be completed no later than February 24, 2009. Guidelines and specifications may include implementation practices, including inspection. The completed guidelines and specifications shall be posted on the department of elementary and secondary education's official website.  2. Upon completion of the guidelines and specifications required under subsection 1 of this section, the department of elementary and secondary education shall provide each district with a printed copy of the guidelines and specifications. Each district shall then immediately disseminate the guidelines and specifications to every school in the district. In the event the guidelines and specifications are updated by the department of elementary and secondary education, the department shall provide the updates to each district for immediate dissemination to each school. Additionally, the department of elementary and secondary education shall post all updated materials on the department's official website.  3. The department of elementary and secondary education may promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010, that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028. This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2008, shall be invalid and void. ­­-------- (L. 2008 S.B. 1181, et al.)
MO Rev Stat § 161.371 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 161 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education|Section 161.371 - School work construction projects, random drug and alcohol testing of contractors permitted.

Effective - 28 Aug 2010   161.371. School work construction projects, random drug and alcohol testing of contractors permitted. — 1. The office of administration shall issue regulations in accordance with chapter 536 requiring that, as a condition of bidding as a contractor or subcontracting from a bidding contractor for public works construction projects on public and charter elementary and secondary education construction projects, each said contractor or subcontractor shall establish and implement a random drug and alcohol testing program. Said drug and alcohol testing program shall be administered by a laboratory duly certified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or similar agency approved by the office of administration. Such program shall require notification to the employer and employee of the results of any positive drug and alcohol test and the school district shall be notified of the action taken to protect the safety of students as a result of such positive test.  2. The office of administration shall ensure that rules promulgated to implement the provisions of this section shall not be in violation of any applicable federal law or regulation. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010, that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028. This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2010, shall be invalid and void.  3. All costs for the program of screening and testing workers for alcohol and controlled substances, as well as all costs for administration of such drug and alcohol testing program, shall be paid by the employer on the public works project. No costs under this section shall be paid by the state, any of its agencies, or any political subdivision thereof.  4. This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable, and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly under chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2010, shall be invalid and void. ­­-------- (L. 2010 H.B. 1543)
MO Rev Stat § 161.375 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 161 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education|Section 161.375 - Teachers and principals, standards for high-quality mentoring to be developed.

Effective - 28 Aug 2007   161.375. Teachers and principals, standards for high-quality mentoring to be developed. — 1. The department of elementary and secondary education shall develop standards for high-quality mentoring for beginning teachers and beginning principals no later than June 30, 2008. The standards shall be applicable to all public schools and shall be developed to ensure that the required district mentoring programs under subsection 3 of section 168.021 meet common objectives.  2. Such standards shall be established for both of the required years of mentoring under subsection 3 of section 168.021 and shall be based upon, but not be limited to, the following principles:  (1) Every district shall have a teacher-driven mentor program in collaboration with and support of the administration;  (2) Guidance and support are required for all beginning teachers, regardless of when they enter the profession;  (3) Communication between mentors and beginning teachers is open and confidential;  (4) Quality mentors are necessary to establish beginning teachers' trust and respect for their colleagues and profession; and  (5) All staff members provide informal support for beginning teachers.  3. Quality mentor programs shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  (1) An introduction to the cultural environment of the community and the school district;  (2) A systemic and ongoing evaluation by all stakeholders;  (3) An individualized plan for beginning teachers that aligns with the district's goals and needs;  (4) Appropriate criteria for selecting mentors;  (5) Comprehensive mentor training;  (6) A complete list of responsibilities for the mentor, beginning teacher, and administrators; and  (7) Sufficient time for mentors to observe beginning teachers and for the beginning teachers to observe master teachers, structured to provide multiple opportunities over time and to minimize the need to require substitute teachers to facilitate observation.  4. In developing such standards, the department shall involve representatives who are Missouri certified teachers, administrators, and others. ­­-------- (L. 2007 S.B. 64)