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This bill creates and modifies several provisions relating to elementary and secondary education in Missouri, with a primary focus on expanding reporting and accountability requirements for private schools participating in a specific tax credit scholarship program. The bill introduces new provisions that require private schools participating in this program to comply with the same statewide assessment, performance reporting, classification, public meeting, financial reporting, teacher certification, and school term start date requirements as public schools. The bill also establishes detailed guidelines for grade-level equivalence metrics, alternate assessments for students with special educational needs, and requires schools to provide more transparent reporting of academic performance and financial information. Additionally, the bill allows school districts and private schools to employ up to 10% non-certificated instructional personnel, provided they have appropriate experience and training, and undergo background checks. The legislation aims to create more uniform standards and accountability across public, charter, and participating private schools, with an emphasis on providing clear, accessible information about school performance and operations to parents, students, and the public.

Education

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=667