Bill > HB1523

This bill modifies several provisions related to school employee training and student safety requirements. The bill establishes a comprehensive framework for school districts and charter schools to provide mandatory training to employees on various topics including discipline policies, use of restraint and seclusion, bullying prevention, child abuse identification, dyslexia awareness, youth suicide prevention, and active shooter response. A key new provision is section 168.331, which standardizes training requirements across different topics, mandating that schools provide initial training for new employees and then implement a rotating schedule where each topic is covered at least once every four years. The bill also updates policies around student discipline, requiring schools to report serious incidents, clarify consequences for student behavior, and establish protocols for handling situations involving violence, weapons, or potential threats. Additional changes include specifying detailed requirements for reporting incidents of restraint or seclusion, expanding anti-bullying policies, and mandating that school identification cards include crisis support contact information. The overall aim appears to be creating more consistent, comprehensive safety and training standards across Missouri's school districts.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1523&year=2025&code=R