Bill > HB1431

This bill modifies Missouri's school district regulations for make-up days during inclement weather, defining inclement weather as ice, snow, extreme cold, excessive heat, flooding, or a tornado. The bill requires school districts to make up the first six days of school lost due to inclement weather, and half of any additional days beyond six, to ensure students attend a minimum of 142 days or 1,044 instructional hours per year. The legislation introduces flexibility by allowing districts to be exempt from making up more than ten total make-up days and provides an option for districts to implement alternative methods of instruction (AMI) during closures, which can be used for up to 36 hours per school year. Districts can apply for an AMI plan that must detail how they will provide instruction through various means, including electronic and non-electronic methods, and ensure student engagement. The bill specifically adds a provision for the 2024-25 school year that limits the required make-up days to no more than ten, and it is deemed an emergency act to provide immediate relief for school districts impacted by inclement weather. The commissioner of education retains the authority to grant waivers for districts unable to meet minimum instructional time requirements due to circumstances beyond their control.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1431&year=2025&code=R