Bill > HB2048

This bill requires the state board of education to establish a specific process for managing school districts that are classified as unaccredited, focusing on improving educational outcomes and governance. When a district becomes unaccredited, the state board must conduct public hearings and can either allow the existing school board to continue governing under specific conditions or suspend the elected school board and appoint a special administrative board. The special administrative board must have seven members with diverse professional backgrounds, including educators, parents, and financial experts, who will be appointed for three-year terms and receive a monthly salary. The board will be responsible for operating the district and developing a plan to achieve accreditation, with the goal of returning the district to local governance within six school years. The bill specifies that the special administrative board must meet monthly, submit annual reports to the state legislature, and work towards improving the district's academic performance. If the district fails to become provisionally or fully accredited after two successive years, the state board must require the special administrative board to create a specific plan and timeline for achieving accreditation, and may ultimately consider attaching the district's territory to another school district if necessary.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2048&year=2026&code=R