MissouriCharter school districts could set school opening dates without these limits
Under the proposed text, districts with charter schools could set opening dates without following this section’s limits or related state funding penalties.
What it does
The proposed text would let districts with charter schools set school opening dates without this section’s date limits or related state funding penalties.
Argument forDistricts with charter schools could have more flexibility to choose a school start date that fits their local schedule.
Argument againstFamilies with children in district and charter schools might find it harder to coordinate schedules if the schools start on different dates.
More detail
The proposed text would make subsections 2 to 4 inapplicable to certain school districts. It covers districts where one or more charter schools operate under the listed state laws. The exemption also applies to districts where school is in session all 12 months of the year. The text does not state a start date for this provision.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 15Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Latest
- Feb 17Read Second Time (H)Minor
- Feb 16Introduced and Read First Time (H)Introduced
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