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Resolutions – Funding

Bonding Capacity  2000

Bonding Capacity 2006

Deletion of State and Local Revenue  1976/1979

Federal Assistance to Education  1977

Financing Education  1975/1979

Financing of Free Public Schools  1977

Improved Infrastructures around Schools 2011

Local Funding Erosion  1989

Priorities for Foundation Formula Funding  1976

Property Tax Relief for Senior Citizens   2002

State Funding for Construction of School Facilities  2000

TABOR 2013

Tax Increment Financing  1996

Tobacco Settlement Funds for Youth Tobacco Prevention   2005

Tuition Tax Credits  1977

Voting School Bonds  1977/1990

Voting School Bonds  2006


Resolutions – Education

Academic Instructional Time  2000

Changing Family Role and Structure  1981

Class Size Resolution  2011

Compulsory Kindergarten  1975/1991

Driver’s Education & Training  2006

Educational Revision  1975

Fundamental Educational Opportunities  1979

Gifted and Talented Children  1978

Licensing of Non Public Schools  1982

Local Control of Schools  1976

Parental Choice in Education  1991

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America  1980/1987

Reorganization of the Board of Education Local School Districts  1985

 


Accreditation As Soon As Possible (ASAP)

Accreditation As Soon As Possible (ASAP)

Current Missouri law provides only one avenue of action by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) when a school district becomes classified as unaccredited.  In addition, due to a fixed timeframe, DESE may not take action for two full academic school years, which equates to nearly three calendar years.  Missouri PTA believes every child must be provided with a well-rounded, high-quality education, which will ensure that all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential.  Accreditation As Soon As Possible (ASAP) would allow DESE greater flexibility with regard to timing and restructuring when a school district becomes unaccredited.  In addition, this change in the law would provide for public engagement related to the change in governance of unaccredited schools.  Missouri PTA supports Accreditation As Soon As Possible legislation as outlined in the filed 2012 House Bill 1174 and Senate Bill 677.