162.680. Disabled children to be educated with others whenever possible. - Missouri Statutes

Disabled children to be educated with others whenever possible.

162.680. 1. No child may be denied services provided by sections162.670 to 162.999 because of such child's disabling condition.

2. To the maximum extent appropriate, disabled and severely disabledchildren shall be educated along with children who do not have disabilitiesand shall attend regular classes, except that in the case of a disabilityresulting in violent behavior which causes a substantial likelihood ofinjury to the student or others, the school district shall initiateprocedures consistent with state and federal law to remove the child to amore appropriate placement. Special classes, separate schooling, or otherremoval of children with disabilities from the regular educationalenvironment shall occur only when the nature or severity of the disabilityof a child is such that education in regular classes with the use ofsupplementary aids and services cannot be achieved satisfactorily.

(L. 1973 H.B. 474 § 3, A.L. 1992 H.B. 1151, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1301 & 1298, A.L. 2003 H.B. 655)