April 4, 2025 Written by Shawn McLain & Natalie Hoernschemeyer On April 3, 2025, the United State’s Department of Education (DOE) announced in a press release that they are requiring state education agencies (SEAs) to certify that they are in compliance with Title...
Governor Parson Announces Changes in State’s K-12 School Quarantine Guidance
Release: Missouri Governor - Michael L. Parson: Office of Communications November 12, 2020 Governor Parson Announces Changes in State’s K-12 School Quarantine Guidance Proper Mask Usage May Prevent Close Contacts from Quarantining (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today,...
Back to School: Planning for a Successful School Year
Published by MoASBO, July 2018 With a new school year right around the corner, now is the time to plan ahead to ensure your district is ready for a smooth and successful school year. Read on below for just a few reminders regarding requirements (some new and some...
Missouri Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education rejects parent’s Child Complaint and finds Smithton R-VI School District complied with IDEA and State Plan for Special Education
The parent of a disabled student filed a Child Complaint with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (“DESE”) alleging that the Smithton R-VI School District violated state and federal regulations implementing the Individuals with Disabilities...