Bill > SB693

This bill prohibits the establishment of new charter schools in the St. Louis City metropolitan school district beginning August 28, 2025. Specifically, the legislation amends existing Missouri law to prevent any new charter schools from being created in metropolitan school districts after that date, with two key exceptions: first, existing charter schools can have their contracts renewed, and second, charter schools can be transferred to new sponsorship in accordance with state board of education rules. The bill maintains the existing framework for charter schools in Missouri, which allows such schools to operate in various types of school districts, including urban districts, unaccredited districts, and those meeting certain performance criteria. However, for the St. Louis City metropolitan school district, the bill effectively freezes the current number of charter schools by preventing any new schools from being established. This change aims to potentially stabilize the local educational landscape and limit further expansion of charter schools in the city.