Bill > HB2847

This bill modifies provisions relating to charter schools. The key changes are: - Charter schools may now be operated in any school district, sponsored only by the school board or a special administrative board. The previous geographic restrictions and sponsor eligibility rules have been repealed. - The bill requires charter schools to provide education that is subject to the same basic safeguards and standards as other district schools, including compliance with open meetings/records laws, prohibitions on for-profit operation, and protections for students and employees. - The bill removes the previous provisions allowing for expedited expansion opportunities for "high-quality" charter schools. It also abolishes the Missouri Charter Public School Commission as a charter sponsor. - The bill maintains the general framework for charter school operations, including enrollment policies, funding, and oversight by the sponsoring school district.