Missouri Code of State Regulations Title 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Here’s an overview of Missouri’s Code of State Regulations – Title 5, which governs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE):
📚 Structure of Title 5 – DESE
Divisions: Title 5 is broken into 11 divisions, each representing a major DESE function (sos.mo.gov):
Division 10 – Commissioner of Education (Chapters include department organization, scholarships, public records)
Division 20 – Division of Learning Services (Office of Quality Schools, College & Career Readiness, Special Education, Educator Quality, Adult Learning, Early & Extended Learning, Data Systems)
Division 25 – Office of Childhood (early childhood development, child‑care licensing/subsidy/standards, background screening)
Division 30 – Financial & Administrative Services (district re‑organization, school finance, transportation, food/nutrition, school buildings, improvement programs)
…through Divisions 40–110, covering other administrative and operational areas.
🏛️ Example Sections & Rules
Division 10 – Organization
5 CSR 10‑1.010: Defines DESE’s organization under the State Board, oversight functions, and two deputy-led divisions (Financial & Learning)
Division 20 – Learning Services
Chapter 100 (Office of Quality Schools) includes:
5 CSR 20‑100.125: Describes multi-tiered support systems and data‑driven decision-making in schools
5 CSR 20‑100.110: Sets criteria for gifted‑student programs, including application deadlines and curriculum standards.
Chapter 400 (Educator Quality) includes:
5 CSR 20‑400.440: Standards and accreditation procedures for educator preparation programs (adopted MoSPE standards, effective September 30, 2023).
Division 25 – Office of Childhood
Chapter 500: Licensing rules for group child-care centers:
Defines terms, staff-to-child ratios, safety, building, health/training requirements, immunization policy, staffing standards, listed in 5 CSR 25‑500.x series.
🔍 How to Access Full Text & Updates
The official text (current and archived) is hosted on the Missouri Secretary of State’s website, updated monthly.
Archived back-catalog editions are available under the site’s “previous” section.
DESE also publishes summaries, “incorporated-by-reference” documents, and rule review reports via its Governmental Affairs page.
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