167.322. There is hereby created and established, subject to the availability of appropriations made for that purpose, a system of alternative education for Missouri citizens who qualify under sections 167.320 to 167.332. This system of alternative education shall be available to any citizen of Missouri who:
(1) Is currently a student in a school system of Missouri and is experiencing difficulty in academic, disciplinary, social, economic, or other areas relating to the student's ability to become a productive member of the work force after graduation, and is identified by the resident's district as a potential dropout; or
(2) Is currently of an age to qualify for public school enrollment but has dropped out of school and is willing to reenroll in his resident district for the purpose of attending alternative education classes; or
(3) Is a graduate of high school or holds an equivalent diploma and is experiencing difficulty in finding a job or sustaining employment or who wishes to further his vocational training; or
(4) Does not have a high school diploma or an equivalent diploma and who is experiencing difficulty in finding a job or sustaining employment or who wishes to further his vocational training.
(L. 1990 S.B. 740 § 24)
Missouri General Assembly