MO SB329

School districts receive state funding under sections 163.031, 163.043, and 163.087 for resident students enrolled in virtual courses or full-time virtual programs offered by the district, with instruction delivered through technology, intranet, and Internet methods.

Charter schools receive state funding under section 160.415 for students completing virtual courses or programs, and institutions of higher education with approved teacher education programs may sponsor virtual charter schools.

Virtual course attendance counts as 94% of nonvirtual class hours upon completion, with funding distributed at 50% and 100% completion milestones at 47% of nonvirtual hours at each increment.

Students may enroll in any school district or charter school to attend virtual courses regardless of residence; schools receive 85% of tuition or state adequacy target (whichever is greater) for each virtual resident student, with 10% deposited to state general revenue fund if residence district's tax effort is below 85%.

Virtual courses and programs must meet 12 specified standards including alignment with Show-Me curriculum standards, teacher certification compliance, appropriate software, orientation training, privacy policies, academic integrity expectations, and technical support.