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MO SB641
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/6/2010
Primary Sponsor
Robin Wright-Jones
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AI Summary
- Repeals and replaces section 160.405, RSMo, governing the establishment and operation of charter schools in Missouri
- Requires charter school applicants to submit proposed charters to a sponsor, with copies to the local school board and state board of education within five business days
- Charter sponsors must approve or deny applications within 90 days; denied applications may be appealed to the state board of education for review within 60 days
- Charter schools must comply with state laws regarding health, safety, educational standards, student discipline, criminal conduct reporting, academic assessment, school records, and reporting information to the state board of education or Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Sponsors must give priority to charter applications proposing schools for high-risk students and dropouts, requiring that at least one-third of charters granted by a sponsor serve these populations
Legislative Description
Requires charter schools to comply with laws and regulations that require the reporting of information by schools, governing boards and school districts to the State Board of Education or Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Education Committee
3/17/2010
Committee Referrals
Education1/13/2010
Full Bill Text
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