Bill > HB2172

This bill establishes new procedures for making real property available to charter schools and school districts, focusing on two key areas. First, the bill prohibits political subdivisions (such as municipalities, counties, and school districts) from creating ordinances or deed restrictions that prevent property from being used by charter public schools for educational purposes. Any existing restrictions that would block charter schools from using property for education are declared void. Second, the bill creates a process for handling "unused facilities" owned by school districts, requiring that such facilities (defined as school buildings not currently used for academic, administrative, or extracurricular purposes) be made available for lease or purchase by public entities, with a right of first refusal. If a school district wants to sell or lease an unused facility to a non-public entity, it must first provide public notice and give other public entities (including charter schools) an opportunity to purchase or lease the property. The bill specifies details about the notification process, negotiation timelines, and responsibilities of parties involved in such transactions, with the ultimate goal of making underutilized school properties more accessible for educational purposes.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2172&year=2026&code=R