Modifies provisions governing certificates of license to teach

HB 2272 revises Missouri's rules for issuing and revoking teaching licenses. It expands the grounds for denying a license or revoking an existing one to include specific serious crimes, such as certain sexual offenses and dangerous felonies, as listed in the bill. The bill also clarifies procedures for school districts and the state education department to file formal charges against teachers for violations, requiring written notice and specific documentation. Teachers or applicants found guilty of the specified offenses will automatically lose their license, regardless of sentencing. This directly affects current and future teachers seeking certification in Missouri.