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Friday, September 23, 2011  The House started the day by repealing the law that bans private social media communication between teachers and students.

Friday, September 23, 2011  Missouri lawmakers have approved a revision to a contentious law that limits online discussion between teachers and students.

Friday, August 26, 2011  Missouri's governor wants lawmakers to repeal a new law prohibiting teachers from having private conversations with students over Internet sites.

Friday, August 26, 2011  Judge Jon Beetem signed an injunction to the controversial Facebook law Friday morning.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  A Missouri judge is weighing a request to stop a new law restricting the use of social networking sites by teachers from taking effect Sunday.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  Lawmakers are working with a teachers union on ways to change the Missouri legislation restricting teachers use of social networking websites.

Friday, August 19, 2011  The Missouri Teachers Association filed suit Friday against the state and two officials. They want an injunction to block enforcement of the new measures.

Saturday, August 13, 2011  On August 28th, a controversial new law takes effect in Missouri. The new law is aimed at preventing sexual abuse in schools.

Friday, August 05, 2011  New Missouri law limits teacher-student contact online; some educators protest restrictions