Changes provisions governing charter schools

HB 2428 restricts where charter schools can operate in Missouri and defines who can sponsor them. It limits charter schools to specific districts (e.g., unaccredited districts, certain urban areas, or counties with 150,000-200,000 residents) and prohibits school districts with over 1,550 students from allowing more than 35% of enrollment in locally sponsored charters. The bill also specifies eligible sponsors (like local school boards, accredited colleges, or nonprofits) and bans sponsors from charging application fees for charter proposals. These changes directly affect charter schools, school districts, and potential sponsors by altering operational rules and financial requirements.