178.697. 1. Funding for sections 178.691 to 178.699 shall be made available pursuant to section 163.031, RSMo, and shall be subject to appropriations made for this purpose.
2. Costs of contractual arrangements shall be the obligation of the school district of residence of each preschool child. Costs of contractual arrangements shall not exceed an amount equal to an amount reimbursable to the school districts under the provisions of sections 178.691 to 178.699. No program shall be approved or contract entered into which requires any additional payment by participants or their parents or guardians.
3. Payments for participants for programs outlined in section 178.693 shall be uniform for all districts or public agencies.
(L. 1984 S.B. 658 § 4, A.L. 1993 S.B. 380)
Missouri General Assembly