Signed by Governor Mike Parson

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that amends the state charter school funding formula.

Highlights:

• Amends the statutory formula for distributing state funding to local schools so that charter schools receive additional funding without reducing the amount of funding to local schools (Pg. 8).

• Requires charter schools operate and be run by nonprofit entities and that board members be Missouri residents (Pg. 9-10).

• Amends various virtual learning rules and operation policies related to attendance guidelines compared to full time students, ongoing instructional activity, and enrollment requirements in the program (Pg. 12-28).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the state charter school funding formula.

Highlights:

• Amends the statutory formula for distributing state funding to local schools so that charter schools receive additional funding without reducing the amount of funding to local schools (Pg. 8).

• Requires charter schools operate and be run by nonprofit entities and that board members be Missouri residents (Pg. 9-10).

• Amends various virtual learning rules and operation policies related to attendance guidelines compared to full time students, ongoing instructional activity, and enrollment requirements in the program (Pg. 12-28).

Full Bill Text