MO HB470

School districts and charter schools may offer virtual courses and programs to resident students using technology and internet-based instruction for kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Virtual nonresident students (any state resident) may enroll in a school district or charter school other than their district of residence specifically to attend virtual courses or programs, with enrollment on a first-come basis until capacity is reached.

The student's district of residence pays the enrolling district or charter school 72.5 percent of the previous year's statewide average current expenditure per average daily attendance for virtual nonresident students.

Institutions of higher education with a primary campus in Missouri and an approved teacher education program may sponsor virtual charter schools that offer only virtual instruction.

School districts and charter schools offering virtual courses must meet twelve specified standards including appropriate software, privacy policies, academic integrity expectations, technical support, and alignment with Show-Me Curriculum Standards.