Missouri § 105.255 - Discrimination in hiring based on educational programs prohibited, when.
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§ 105.255. Discrimination in hiring based on educational programs prohibited, when.
1. No municipal fire department, municipal police department, state agency, state department, or political subdivision of the state shall discriminate in hiring, placement, treatment, or prerequisite requirements for any employment or services of an individual based on the elementary or secondary education program that the individual is completing or has completed, provided that such elementary or secondary education program is permitted under Missouri law.
2. Nothing in this section shall prohibit an employer from requiring an individual to have other abilities or skills applicable to the duties of a position.
3. This section shall not apply to any private employer.
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(L. 2009 S.B. 232 § 167.043)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 105.255 cover?
Section 105.255 ("Discrimination in hiring based on educational programs prohibited, when.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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