9.139. Parent and Family Involvement in Education Week to be designated annually, when. - Missouri Statutes

Parent and Family Involvement in Education Week to be designatedannually, when.

9.139. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apartthe second week of September as "Parent and Family Involvement in EducationWeek", and recommending to the people of the state that the week beappropriately observed through activities that will bring about anincreased awareness of the importance and benefits of parent and familyinvolvement in education and encourage greater involvement of parents andfamilies in their children's education, both in the school and in the home.The parent and family involvement in education week recognizes that parentand family involvement in a child's education is a major factor indetermining success in school, regardless of the socio-economic status,race, or ethnic background of the family, or the education level of theparents.

(L. 2008 H.B. 2213)