Bill > HB3310

This bill modifies the rules for when public schools can start their academic year, specifically for school districts where charter schools operate. Currently, most school districts cannot start their school year earlier than fourteen days before the first Monday in September, and they must follow a specific public meeting process to get approval for an earlier start date. However, this bill exempts school districts that have charter schools operating within them from these restrictions on setting an earlier start date. Charter schools are public schools that are independently operated and have more flexibility in their curriculum and operations compared to traditional public schools. This change means that school districts with charter schools will no longer need to follow the same procedures as other districts to begin their school year before the designated date.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3310&year=2026&code=R