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MO Rev Stat § 162.900 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.900 - Transportation of students required — state transportation aid authorized.

Effective - 28 Aug 1974   162.900. Transportation of students required — state transportation aid authorized. — 1. The board of education of each special school district shall provide for the free transportation of all children under the age of twenty-one years residing in the special district who attend its classes or schools and shall make all needed rules and regulations for the free transportation of these children.  2. A special school district is entitled to state transportation aid under section 162.985 for handicapped and severely handicapped children and under section 163.161 for children attending the vocational education program of the special district. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 51, A.L. 1974 S.B. 571)
MO Rev Stat § 162.905 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.905 - Cooperative activities authorized.

Effective - 01 Jul 1974   162.905. Cooperative activities authorized. — Any special school district may, at the discretion of its board of education and upon the request of component local districts, serve as a coordinating agency for cooperative activities including but not limited to group purchasing, centralized computer services, audiovisual services and library services for the school districts served by the special district. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 52)  Effective 7-1-74
MO Rev Stat § 162.910 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.910 - Election of board members — term — declarations of.

Effective - 24 May 1996   162.910. Election of board members — term — declarations of. — At the elections conducted pursuant to section 162.865, the voters of a special district with a population of not more than one hundred thousand persons shall elect, by ballot, two board members to succeed those whose terms have expired and the board members so elected shall hold office for terms of three years and until their successors have been elected and qualified and shall assume the duties of their offices at the first regular meeting of the board of education held after their election. Candidates shall file their declarations of candidacy for office of board member with the secretary of the board of education of the special school district. A majority of the then qualified members of the board of education of the special school district shall certify the candidates receiving the greatest number of votes for terms of three years each and until their successors shall have been elected and qualified, and shall declare and certify the results of the vote cast on any question presented at the election. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 53, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971, A.L. 1996 S.B. 687)  Effective 5-24-96
MO Rev Stat § 162.915 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.915 - Acquisition of property — condemnation powers — sites, how selected.

Effective - 01 Jul 1974   162.915. Acquisition of property — condemnation powers — sites, how selected. — 1. The board of education of a special school district may acquire by purchase, lease, gift, bequest, eminent domain or otherwise all necessary lands, buildings, equipment, and supplies including transportation facilities, to carry out its responsibilities under sections 162.670 to 162.995. Whenever the board of education selects property or additional property for school purposes and cannot agree with the owner thereof as to the price to be paid, or for any other reason cannot secure a title thereto, the board may proceed to condemn the property in the manner provided in chapter 523 and upon such condemnation and payment of the appraisement as provided, the title to the property shall vest in the special school district.  2. The board of education of a special district may locate the sites of schools, offices, playgrounds and other necessary facilities at such places within the district as it deems in the best interests of the district. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 54)  Effective 7-1-74
MO Rev Stat § 162.920 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.920 - Tax rate — how increased.

Effective - 28 Aug 1974   162.920. Tax rate — how increased. — 1. The initial tax imposed on property subject to the taxing power of a special school district under Article X, Section 11(a) of the Constitution of Missouri shall not exceed the annual rate of twenty-five cents on each hundred dollars assessed valuation, which tax rate shall be used for the district's programs for the education and training of handicapped and severely handicapped children and for vocational education as provided by sections 162.670 to 162.995.  2. Increases in the tax rate may be made with voter approval in the same manner as provided in chapter 164 for other school districts. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 55, A.L. 1974 S.B. 571)
MO Rev Stat § 162.925 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.925 - Property subject to tax — special district taxes not to be used in determining average school levy.

Effective - 01 Jul 1974   162.925. Property subject to tax — special district taxes not to be used in determining average school levy. — All real and tangible personal property owned by railroads, street railways, bridge companies, telegraph companies, electric light and power companies, electric transmission line companies, pipeline companies, express companies, airline companies and other companies and public utilities whose property is assessed by the state tax commission shall be taxed at the same rate of taxation levied on other property in the special school district and said property shall be taxed in the same manner and to the same extent as property which is subject to assessment and taxation for general county purposes, and all of the provisions of chapters 151, 153, 154 and 155 shall apply to taxation by special school districts to the same extent as if special school districts were specifically included in the provisions contained in chapters 151, 153, 154 and 155, except that the taxes levied by special school districts shall not be included for the purpose of determining the average school levy for the other school districts in the county in which they are situated. The taxes levied against the property by special school districts shall be collected in the same manner as general county taxes. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 56)  Effective 7-1-74
MO Rev Stat § 162.930 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.930 - Approval for state aid, how obtained.

Effective - 28 Aug 1986   162.930. Approval for state aid, how obtained. — The department of elementary and secondary education shall inspect all programs for the handicapped and severely handicapped established under the provisions of sections 162.670 to 162.995 and, upon its approval, the special school district shall receive state aid under the provisions of sections 162.935, 162.975, and 162.980 and sections 163.161, 163.172, 168.500, and 168.520. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 57, A.L. 1986 H.B. 1441)
MO Rev Stat § 162.935 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.935 - State aid, how computed.

Effective - 01 Jul 2006   162.935. State aid, how computed. — 1. Except as provided in subsection 3 of this section, each special district formed under provisions of sections 162.670 to 162.999 shall receive an amount equal to the district's weighted average daily attendance multiplied by the state adequacy target multiplied by the dollar value modifier minus local effort minus payments from the classroom trust fund. A student enrolled in classes or programs in both the special district and a component district or a pupil enrolled in a local district who needs itinerant or temporary services provided by the special district shall continue his enrollment in the local district for purposes of apportionment of state aid on average daily attendance. The special district may include the pupil in classes approved for special categorical aid. The district providing transportation may claim state transportation aid.  2. Any special school district which is in a county of the first classification which has a population greater than nine hundred thousand is entitled to apportionment of state aid even though the tax rate levied by the special school district is less than that required by section 163.021.  3. For the purposes of determining state aid pursuant to section 163.031, the weighted average daily attendance of a school district within any special school district which is not in a county of the first classification which has a population greater than nine hundred thousand shall reflect the average daily attendance of all pupils resident in the district and educated by the district or by the special school district, or both. The department shall pay the funds so calculated to the school district. The school district shall pay monthly to the special school district the proportional amount of state aid based on the weighted average daily attendance of students educated by the special school district to the total weighted average daily attendance of students educated by the district and the special school district. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 58, A.L. 1986 H.B. 1441, A.L. 1998 S.B. 781, A.L. 2005 S.B. 287)  Effective 7-01-06
MO Rev Stat § 162.940 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.940 - Tuition fees, how set — who shall pay.

Effective - 28 Aug 1974   162.940. Tuition fees, how set — who shall pay. — The board of education of the special school district shall determine as nearly as possible the per capita cost of its programs and file the same with the state department of elementary and secondary education. Upon approval thereof by the state department of elementary and secondary education, the board of education of the special school district shall require of all resident students over twenty-one years of age and all nonresident students desiring to participate in the programs of the special school district a tuition fee in an amount approved by the state department of elementary and secondary education. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 59, A.L. 1974 S.B. 571)
MO Rev Stat § 162.945 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.945 - Notice to parent or guardian of diagnosis — contents of notice.

Effective - 28 Aug 1977   162.945. Notice to parent or guardian of diagnosis — contents of notice. — The responsible local school district, the responsible special school district, or the state department of elementary and secondary education shall notify in writing by first class mail to the last known address or by personal service every parent or guardian of every child diagnosed, evaluated, reevaluated or assigned under the provisions of sections 162.670 to 162.995 of the results of any diagnosis, evaluation or reevaluation made pursuant to the terms of sections 162.670 to 162.995 and of the recommended assignment, change in assignment, or denial of assignment of the child to a class or program provided under sections 162.670 to 162.995. The notice shall advise the parent or guardian that, upon request, the parent or guardian shall be permitted to inspect, at the school attended by the child or at another convenient place at any time during regular school hours, all records pertaining to said child including all diagnoses, evaluations and reevaluations obtained by the responsible school district or the state department of elementary and secondary education. The notice shall also contain information as to the procedure for requesting a review of any action taken by the local school district or special district or the state department of elementary and secondary education. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 60, A.L. 1977 H.B. 130)
MO Rev Stat § 162.955 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.955 - Change in assignment, prohibited, when — child endangering self or others, court order — placement of child during interim.

Effective - 28 Aug 2006   162.955. Change in assignment, prohibited, when — child endangering self or others, court order — placement of child during interim. — 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, during the pendency of any administrative or judicial proceeding pursuant to sections 162.961 and 162.963 no change in the assignment or status of a handicapped or severely handicapped child shall be made except that such change may be made with the written consent of the parent or guardian. If written consent cannot be obtained and the child is endangering himself or others, the assignment or status can be changed pursuant to court order, but without prejudice to any rights that the child and the parent or guardian may have pursuant to sections 162.670 to 162.999 or otherwise pursuant to law.  2. During the pendency of any administrative or judicial proceeding pursuant to sections 162.961 and 162.963, to challenge a placement changed because of a disciplinary action to an interim alternative educational setting or to challenge the manifestation determination in connection with a disciplinary change of placement, the child shall remain in the interim alternative educational setting pending the due process hearing or until expiration of the time period of the interim alternative educational setting, whichever first occurs, unless the parent and responsible public agency agree otherwise.  3. If during an interim alternative educational setting arranged because of a disciplinary action involving weapons, drugs, or serious bodily injury, or because the child is a danger to himself or others, the responsible educational agency proposes to change the child's placement after expiration of the interim placement, and the parents challenge the proposed change by requesting a due process hearing, the child shall remain in his current placement, which is the placement before the interim alternative educational setting, during pending proceedings to challenge the change. The responsible educational agency may request an expedited hearing pursuant to section 162.961, if it is believed it is dangerous for the child to remain in the current placement. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 62, A.L. 1992 H.B. 1151, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1376 & 1501, A.L. 1998 H.B. 1683, A.L. 2005 H.B. 276, A.L. 2006 S.B. 834)
MO Rev Stat § 162.958 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.958 - Law in effect at time of request to be utilized.

Effective - 28 Aug 1996   162.958. Law in effect at time of request to be utilized. — Any due process proceeding or resulting mediation shall be processed under the law in effect at the time the request was initiated. ­­-------- (L. 1996 H.B. 1376 & 1501)
MO Rev Stat § 162.962 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.962 - Decision subject to review, when, procedure.

Effective - 28 Aug 2012   162.962. Decision subject to review, when, procedure. — In a case where review of the administrative hearing commission's decision is sought by a school district or a parent or guardian, either party may appeal as follows:  (1) The court shall hear the case without a jury and shall:  (a) Receive the records of the administrative proceedings;  (b) Hear additional evidence at the request of a party; and  (c) Grant the relief that the court determines to be appropriate, basing its decision on the preponderance of the evidence;  (2) Appeals may be taken from the judgment of the court as in other civil cases;  (3) Judicial review of the administrative hearing commission's decision may be instituted by filing a petition in a state or federal court of competent jurisdiction. Appeals to state court shall be filed within forty-five days after the receipt of the notice of the agency's final decision;  (4) Except when provided otherwise within this chapter or Part 300 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the provisions of chapter 536 are applicable to special education due process hearings and appeal of same;  (5) When a commissioner renders a final decision, such decision shall not be amended or modified by the commissioner or administrative hearing commission. ­­-------- (L. 1977 H.B. 130, A.L. 1979 H.B. 343, A.L. 1992 H.B. 1151, A.L. 1994 H.B. 1397, A.L. 2002 H.B. 2023, A.L. 2003 H.B. 655, A.L. 2012 S.B. 595)
MO Rev Stat § 162.963 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.963 - Rights of parties — record of proceedings, how kept — costs, how paid.

Effective - 28 Aug 2009   162.963. Rights of parties — record of proceedings, how kept — costs, how paid. — 1. At any hearing held pursuant to the provisions of section 162.961, except as otherwise provided in this section, either party or a representative shall be entitled to:  (1) Be accompanied and advised by counsel and by individuals with special knowledge or training with respect to the problems of children with disabilities;  (2) Present evidence and confront, cross-examine, and compel the attendance of witnesses;  (3) Prohibit the introduction of any evidence, including all evaluations and recommendations based on the offering party's evaluation, at the hearing that has not been disclosed to that party at least five business days before the hearing;  (4) Obtain a written or, at the option of the parents, electronic verbatim record of the hearing; and  (5) Obtain written or, at the option of the parents, electronic findings of fact and decision.  2. Parents involved in hearings have the right to have the child who is the subject of the hearing present and the right to open the hearing to the public.  3. Prior to the resolution conference or hearing, the parent or guardian or a representative of the parent or guardian shall have access to any reports, records, clinical evaluations or other materials upon which the action to be reviewed was wholly or partially based which could reasonably have a bearing on the correctness of the determination.  4. A complete record shall be made of all proceedings unless otherwise specified by statute, which records shall include verbatim transcription of all testimony and shall include all documents, writings, or other evidence presented by any party. Costs incurred during these proceedings, except those of the parties for purchasing diagnostic services or legal counsel or other services of a personal nature, shall be the responsibility of the state board of education. ­­-------- (L. 1977 H.B. 130, A.L. 1979 H.B. 343, A.L. 1992 H.B. 1151, A.L. 1994 H.B. 1397, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1376 & 1501, A.L. 1998 H.B. 1683, A.L. 2009 H.B. 289)
MO Rev Stat § 162.974 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.974 - Reimbursement for education costs of high-need children.

Effective - 28 Aug 2005   162.974. Reimbursement for education costs of high-need children. — 1. The state department of elementary and secondary education shall reimburse school districts, including special school districts, for the educational costs of high-need children with an individualized education program exceeding three times the current expenditure per average daily attendance as calculated on the district annual secretary of the board report for the year in which expenditures are claimed.  2. A school district shall submit, through timely application, as determined by the state department of elementary and secondary education, the cost of serving any student, as provided in subsection 1 of this section. ­­-------- (L. 2005 S.B. 287)
MO Rev Stat § 162.996 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.996 - Handicapped children attending private, parochial, parish or home schools, districts may provide special educational services — state aid, how calculated.

Effective - 28 Aug 1987   162.996. Handicapped children attending private, parochial, parish or home schools, districts may provide special educational services — state aid, how calculated. — 1. Special educational services may be offered during the regular school day. Children who attend special educational services in the district and who otherwise attend a private, parochial, parish or home school shall be in compliance with section 167.031.  2. A public school district shall be entitled to state aid for resident handicapped children who attend special educational services and who otherwise attend private, parochial, parish or home schools. State aid shall be calculated on the basis of full-time equivalent average daily attendance of part-time students as provided in section 163.011.  3. Nothing in this section shall change the authority of a public school board to set the schedule of classes for full-time or part-time public school pupils including pupils receiving services under this section.  4. Nothing herein shall be construed to require transportation for these services.  5. No resident child shall be denied or discriminated against in special educational services offered by a school district on the grounds that the child regularly attends a private, parochial, parish or home school. ­­-------- (L. 1987 S.B. 402 § 10)
MO Rev Stat § 162.997 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XI - Education and Libraries|Chapter 162 - School Districts|Section 162.997 - Surrogates appointed, when — state board of education, duties — definitions.

Effective - 28 Aug 1992   162.997. Surrogates appointed, when — state board of education, duties — definitions. — 1. The state board of education shall:  (1) Establish and maintain procedures to appoint a person to act as a surrogate for the parent or guardian of a handicapped or severely handicapped child when:  (a) The parents or guardian of the child are not known;  (b) The parents or guardian of the child are unavailable; or  (c) The child has been committed to the custody of a public agency or institution in accordance with section 211.181;  (2) Establish and maintain procedures to recruit persons to act as surrogate parents for handicapped or severely handicapped children;  (3) Establish and maintain a list of names of persons who will undertake appointments to act as surrogates for the parents or guardians of handicapped or severely handicapped children;  (4) Provide the education and training necessary to ensure that a surrogate parent appointee has the knowledge and skills to act as an effective representative of a handicapped or severely handicapped child in all decisions relating to the child's education;  (5) Establish standards and procedures by which a surrogate parent may be removed from his appointment if:  (a) He is not effectively representing the child; or  (b) The parents or guardian of a child subsequently become known or available.  2. For purposes of sections 162.997 to 162.999, the following terms mean:  (1) "Handicapped child" or "severely handicapped child", as defined in section 162.675;  (2) "Parent", a biological parent, a guardian or a person acting as a parent of a child, including but not limited to a grandparent or stepparent with whom a child lives. The term does not include the state if the child is a ward of the state. The term does not include a person whose parental rights have been terminated;  (3) "Unavailable", a person is unavailable if his whereabouts are unknown after reasonable inquiry. ­­-------- (L. 1988 H.B. 1237 § 1, A.L. 1992 H.B. 1151)