Missouri HB454: Prohibits zero-tolerance policies or practices of discipline in public schools

What the bill says

To amend chapter 167, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to zero-tolerance discipline policies. Section A. Chapter 167, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 167.167, to read as follows: 167.167. Each school district shall prohibit, in name and practice, any zerotolerance disciplinary policy or practice of discipline that results in an automatic disciplinary consequence against a pupil without the discretion to modify such disciplinary consequence on a case-by-case basis, such as automatic detention, suspension, or expulsion or the automatic i.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 167, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to zero-tolerance discipline policies. Section A. Chapter 167, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 167.167, to read as follows: 167.167. Each school district shall prohibit, in name and practice, any zerotolerance disciplinary policy or practice of discipline that results in an automatic disciplinary consequence against a pupil without the discretion to modify such disciplinary consequence on a case-by-case basis, such as automatic detention, suspension, or expulsion or the automatic imposition of other disciplinary measures. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

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Sponsors

• Ian Mackey (D, 099) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2025: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 9, 2025: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 8, 2025: Read First Time (H)