SECOND REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO. 1315

92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE DEMPSEY.

         Read 1^st time January 29, 2004, and copies ordered printed.

STEPHEN S. DAVIS, Chief Clerk

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AN ACT

To amend chapter 168, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the state board of education.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:

            Section A. Chapter 168, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 168.305, to read as follows:

            168.305. 1. The state board of education shall submit a written report to the general assembly beginning on October 1, 2004, and annually thereafter, disclosing the number of certified and noncertified teaching positions filled pursuant to section 169.596, RSMo. The report shall include the following:

            (1) The number of positions filled by retirees on a district-by-district basis;

            (2) The name of individual, title, and salary or contract amount for each filled position; and

            (3) The amount of employer contribution payments made pursuant to section 169.596, RSMo.

            2. In addition to the information required pursuant to subsection 1 of this section, each school district shall provide the following information to the state board of education to verify compliance with section 169.596, RSMo:

            (1) Copies of vacancy postings;

            (2) Verification of any early retirement incentive;

            (3) Copies of media solicitations regarding vacancies;

            (4) Total number of applicants for each vacancy; and

            (5) Written criteria and verification of declaration of critical shortage.