SB 344 - This act provides that a student enrolled in a school that receives state funds shall not be considered absent for the time such student spends attending a scheduled primary, general, or special election with his or her parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to the student. A student may received only one excused absence during each scheduled election. Upon his or her return to school, the student shall be encouraged by school officials to demonstrate his or her attendance at the election by wearing an official sticker, badge, or other item indicating that he or she attended the election.

OLIVIA SHANNON

Statutes affected:
Introduced (1310S.01): 167.1001

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 344
Sponsor: Washington
Hearing Date: 3/4/2025


COMMITTEE: Education

CHAIRMAN: Brattin

DATE REFERRED: 2/17/2025 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 2/26/2025



STAFF:
Tom Estes
Heidi Kolkmeyer
Olivia Shannon


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Conner Luebbert - MO Voter Protection Coalition
Otto Fajen - Missouri NEA
Chris Roepe - Secure Democracy USA


WITNESSES AGAINST: