Modifies provisions relating to charter schools
This bill amends Missouri's charter school laws by restricting where charter schools can operate and expanding who can sponsor them. It limits charter schools to specific districts (e.g., unaccredited districts, districts with high populations, or those with three years of provisional accreditation) and prohibits districts with over 1,550 students from allowing more than 35% of enrollment in charter schools. New sponsors include public/private colleges, community colleges, and nonprofits, while banning sponsors from charging fees for charter applications. The bill also clarifies accreditation transitions for districts and ensures charter schools can continue operating under existing sponsorships when districts improve their accreditation status.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
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Party
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Doug Clemens
DDemocratic
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