HB3122

Missouri HB3122 requires charter schools to obtain a certificate of need from the State board of education to operate.

Missouri HB3122 mandates that charter schools must receive a certificate of need from the State board of education to be eligible for operation. This requirement applies to new charter schools starting August 28, 2026, and not to existing schools or renewals. The board must review applications within 120 days, considering factors like consumer demand, economic and racial inequities, academic achievement, and efficiency. The board can approve or disapprove applications based on factual and sound data.