SB 802 – Requires school districts to contract with other agencies or entities for the provision of alternative education services for certain disruptive students

• Sponsor: Justus
• LR Number: 5431S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 2/23/2012 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Journal Page: S329
• Effective Date: August 28, 2012

Current Bill Summary

SB 802 – Current law allows school districts to contract with other agencies or entities for the provision of alternative education services for students whose demonstrated disruptive behavior indicates that they cannot be adequately served in a traditional classroom setting. This act requires school districts to contract with other agencies or entities for the provision of alternative education services in these circumstances.

MICHAEL RUFF