Mo. Rev. Stat. § 161.099: Department to ensure that curriculum promotes preparation of teachers.

Beginning July 1, 1998, when considering the evaluation and approval of teacher training programs of the state as authorized by section 161.097, the state board of education shall take into account the curriculum of the institution containing the teacher training program to ensure that the curriculum promotes the preparation of teachers to instruct in and to assess for the knowledge, skills and competencies that students must demonstrate to successfully move through the public elementary and secondary education system of the state as determined by the state board of education and which eventually leads to, or qualifies a student for, high school graduation.