SPONSOR: Proudie
This bill establishes the "Task Force on Juvenile Justice and Education", which is created to study and make recommendations on the processes, procedures, and protocols regarding education for adjudicated youth in Missouri. The Task Force consists of seven members, of which four members are from the General Assembly and include one each to be appointed by the President Pro Tem of the Senate, the Minority Floor Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Minority Floor Leader of the House of Representatives.
Members of the Task Force must be individuals who are actively involved in or have a well-documented interest in the fields of education, special education, or adjudicated youth. The Task Force must meet within two months of August 28, 2025, and submit a report on its findings to the Governor and to the General Assembly by December 31, 2025.
This bill is similar to HB 1895 (2024) and to HB 1226 (2023).
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