REDUCTION OF PUPIL-TEACHER RATIO IN CERTAIN CLASSES
- Section 388.700 - Reduction of ratio in certain grades; request for variance required for each school quarter under certain circumstances; quarterly report on variances submitted to Interim Finance Committee; additional reports by State Board and Department; exception to requirements for charter schools and distance education
- Section 388.710 - State Board of Education to determine data to be monitored by school district; school district to report data to State Board
- Section 388.720 - Development of plan by school district to reduce pupil-teacher ratios; alternative ratios for certain grades authorized in certain counties
- Section 388.723 - Duties of Department: Development of policies and procedures relating to reduction of pupil-teacher ratio; guidance to school districts regarding development of plan, requirements for reporting information and data to be monitored; communication with board of trustees of school district regarding certain expectations
- Section 388.725 - Quarterly reports of average daily enrollment and pupil-teacher ratios in elementary schools required of school districts; posting of report on Internet website