Bill > HB430

This bill modifies Missouri state law regarding school district start dates, specifically adding an exemption for districts that have charter schools operating within them. Currently, school districts are generally prohibited from starting the school year earlier than 14 calendar days before the first Monday in September, with specific procedures for seeking earlier start dates prior to the 2020-21 school year. The bill inserts language that excludes school districts with charter schools (defined under sections 160.400 to 160.425) from these start date restrictions. If a school district violates the existing start date rules, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education can withhold up to one-quarter of the district's state funding for each day of violation. The bill maintains existing provisions allowing the state board of education to grant one-year exemptions for districts with highly unusual circumstances. This change potentially provides more flexibility for school districts that have charter schools, allowing them to set their start dates without the previous constraints.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB430&year=2025&code=R