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This bill allows parents or guardians of children between seven years old and the compulsory school attendance age to choose which school their child attends, including schools outside their district of residence, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Parents can select from qualified schools, which include charter schools, private schools, public schools, and virtual schools, as long as the school is incorporated in Missouri and does not discriminate. When a parent chooses a school outside their home district, the state treasurer will redirect the state aid (up to the state adequacy target or the school's tuition amount) to the chosen school. The bill requires school districts to provide a form for parents to indicate their school choice, notify the state education department about enrollment changes, and ensures that students attending schools outside their resident district will not be counted in their home district's attendance for funding purposes. The bill is considered an emergency act to provide parents with certainty about schooling arrangements for the upcoming academic year, highlighting its perceived importance for families' educational planning.

Education

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