HB2723

Missouri HB2723 modifies provisions for charter schools, including performance standards, accountability, and closure procedures.

Missouri HB2723 revises the framework for charter schools, emphasizing performance standards, accountability, and closure procedures. The bill mandates that charter schools comply with federal and state laws, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It outlines specific performance metrics, such as grade-level equivalence and student readiness for the next grade level. The bill also details the process for charter school approval, including the submission of charter applications to sponsors and the state board of education.