Authorizes the establishment of charter schools in school districts in Cass County
HB 2448 modifies Missouri law to allow charter schools in school districts located within counties having 150,000-200,000 residents, specifically adding this population range to the existing eligibility criteria. The bill directly affects school districts in counties like Cass County (which falls within this population range), expanding opportunities for charter school establishment beyond current boundaries. Key provisions include repealing prior sections and enacting new rules that permit charter schools in these districts without applying certain restrictions from other subsections. This change enables local school boards or approved sponsors to operate charter schools in qualifying districts, subject to enrollment limits for larger districts. The policy shift aims to provide additional educational options in specific county-sized districts under defined conditions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 16, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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Committee
1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michael Davis
RRepublican
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