Bill > SB962

This bill requires schools that receive state funds to provide students with an excused absence when they accompany their parent to vote in a scheduled election. The bill defines key terms, including "election" as any primary, general, or special election for nominating or electing public officials or voting on ballot measures, "parent" as a student's parent, legal guardian, or person acting in place of a parent, and "school" as any school funded partly or wholly by state funds. Students can receive this excused absence only once per scheduled election and are encouraged by school officials to wear an official sticker, badge, or other item proving their attendance at the election upon returning to school. The purpose of this bill appears to be promoting civic engagement and helping students learn about the democratic process by allowing them to accompany their parents to vote without academic penalty.

Education

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=635