MO HB1629

School districts and charter schools receive state funding for resident students enrolled in virtual courses or programs, with attendance calculated at 94% of non-virtual class hours upon course completion.

Any Missouri resident student may enroll in a school district or charter school other than their district of residence to attend virtual courses or programs, with enrollment on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached.

The resident district pays the providing district or charter school 72.5% of the previous year's statewide average current expenditure per average daily attendance for virtual nonresident students.

Institutions of higher education with Missouri primary campuses and approved teacher education programs may sponsor virtual charter schools in addition to current charter school sponsors.

School districts and charter schools offering virtual instruction must meet 12 specified standards including alignment with state curriculum standards, teacher certification compliance, technical support, and accommodation of different learning styles.