Modifies provisions governing charter school compliance with educational requirements

HB 2129 modifies Missouri's requirements for charter school applications and operations. It mandates that new charter schools submit detailed applications covering 17 specific areas, including mission statements, financial plans, academic standards, student discipline policies, and closure procedures. The bill also requires charter sponsors to prioritize applications for schools serving high-risk students (like dropouts) and ensures at least one-third of new charters must focus on these students. This directly affects charter school applicants, sponsors (such as school boards), and the state board of education, which oversees approvals.