The bill proposes the repeal of section 168.300 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and enacts two new sections, 168.300 and 168.301, which outline the policies regarding employee compensation deductions in school districts. Under the new section 168.300, school districts, including special districts, are allowed to adopt policies for deductions from employee compensation upon request from a group of ten or more employees. These deductions can be made for various purposes, such as contributions to credit unions, retirement accounts, and group insurance premiums. Notably, the bill removes the provision for membership dues from the list of allowable deductions and introduces a new clause stating that school districts shall not deduct or collect dues, fees, or contributions on behalf of professional associations or political funds. Section 168.301 defines "professional association" as an organization composed of school district employees that addresses issues related to employment terms, such as grievances and wages. The section stipulates that employees have the right to join or terminate their membership in a professional association at any time, and neither the association nor the school district employer can impose restrictions on this process. This change aims to enhance employee autonomy regarding professional association membership while clarifying the limitations on payroll deductions related to such associations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6716H.02): 168.300, 168.301