HB 584 -- Gang Resistance Education and Training Program

Co-Sponsors:  Kratky, Jackson, Boykins, Muckler, Spreng, El-Amin,
Wildberger, Hoskins, Hubbard, Jones

This bill imposes a $10 surcharge on all felony court proceedings
involving drugs (Chapter 195, RSMo), offenses against the person
(Chapter 565), sexual offenses (Chapter 566), robbery, burglary,
arson (Chapter 569), stealing (Chapter 570), and weapons (Chapter
571), except when charges are dismissed or when costs are to be
paid by the state or political subdivision.  The surcharge will
be deposited in the Gang Resistance Education and Training
(GREAT) Fund, to be administered by the Department of Public
Safety.  The department will develop a program with the
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for gang
resistance training in school districts which DESE determines
need these programs.  The program will, among other things, help
children understand how gang violence affects communities and how
to resolve conflicts without violence.  Fifty percent of the
moneys in the GREAT Fund may be used for another program which
DESE is charged with creating.  The Show Me Students with
Character Initiative will teach traits such as honesty,
self-respect, and citizenship.  The provisions of the bill
terminate on December 31, 2008.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated July 25, 2003 at 10:12 am