Bill > HB2088

This bill changes provisions governing charter schools in Missouri. The key provisions are: 1. Expands the eligibility for charter schools to additional school districts and municipalities, including any school district located within a county with a charter form of government and any municipality with more than 30,000 inhabitants. 2. Modifies the requirements and process for sponsoring charter schools, including granting the Missouri Charter Public School Commission the authority to sponsor high-quality charter schools throughout the state. 3. Establishes new performance standards and accountability measures for charter schools and their sponsors, including intervention and revocation policies. 4. Prohibits cities not within a county from adopting policies that restrict charter schools from using property for educational purposes, and requires such cities to allow charter schools to lease or purchase available property. 5. Creates the Charter Public School Commission Revolving Fund to support the operations of the newly established Missouri Charter Public School Commission. Overall, the bill aims to expand charter school options and improve oversight and accountability for charter schools in Missouri.