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This bill modifies provisions related to the Missouri Charter Public School Commission, which is a state entity responsible for sponsoring high-quality charter schools. Key changes include moving the commission to be housed "within the department of elementary and secondary education" and altering how its nine members are appointed. Instead of being appointed by the governor with Senate approval and selected through a complex process involving recommendations from various officials and organizations, the members will now be appointed by the state board of education. The bill also removes specific requirements for the governor's selection process and clarifies that members should have expertise in areas like governance, school leadership, and education law, with a demonstrated commitment to charter schooling. The commission's responsibilities, including approving charters, exercising sponsorship, and complying with open meeting laws (chapter 610), remain largely the same, as does the creation of a revolving fund for its operations.

Education

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