SB 1182 – Creates the Missouri 4 For More Program to allow four hours of paid leave per month for parents to work with their children in school

• Sponsor: Smith
• LR Number: 5296S.01I
• Committee: Education
• Last Action: 2/27/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
• Journal Page: S379
• Effective Date: August 28, 2008

Current Bill Summary

SB 1182 – This act establishes the Missouri 4 For More Program to allow parents, legal guardians, and step-parents of school children in grades K-12 to receive four hours of paid leave per month to work with their children in their children's school. The program is optional. Each person participating will receive a written statement from the school district indicating that the person has spent four hours in the school working with his or her child. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will administer the program.

This act is identical to HB 259 (2007).

MICHAEL RUFF