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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 1979
Children Unattended in Vehicles 2001
Distracted Driving Resolution 2011
E-Cigarettes and Youth Resolution 2014
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Management in Schools 2008
Later Start for High School 2002
Mandatory Safety Drills In Missouri Schools 2013
Physical Health and Fitness 2007
Prevention of Child Abuse, Neglect, and Maltreatment 2005
PTA Door-to-Door Fundraising 1988
Substance Abuse Resolution 2010
Deletion of State and Local Revenue 1976/1979
Federal Assistance to Education 1977
Financing of Free Public Schools 1977
Improved Infrastructures around Schools 2011
Priorities for Foundation Formula Funding 1976
Property Tax Relief for Senior Citizens 2002
State Funding for Construction of School Facilities 2000
Academic Instructional Time 2000
Changing Family Role and Structure 1981
Compulsory Kindergarten 1975/1991
Driver’s Education & Training 2006
Fundamental Educational Opportunities 1979
Gifted and Talented Children 1978
Licensing of Non Public Schools 1982
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)
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.