HB2420

Authorizes the establishment of a charter school in any school district

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB2420 authorizes the establishment of charter schools in any school district.

Missouri HB2420 establishes provisions for the creation and operation of charter schools within any school district. The bill outlines the eligibility of sponsors, which include school boards, public or private colleges, and community colleges. It mandates that charter schools be nonsectarian, comply with state health, safety, and educational standards, and be financially accountable. The bill also details the process for charter approval, including the submission of a charter proposal to a sponsor and subsequent review by the state board of education.

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Where it stands

Current
Emerging Issues Committee
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Committee decision

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)