MO SB760

Establishes the Missouri Board of School Accreditation as an independent entity consisting of eight lay members appointed by the governor with senate confirmation, removing accreditation authority from the State Board of Education.

The new board is responsible for assigning accreditation classifications to school districts and developing a statewide assessment system, but has no authority to supervise instruction or address curriculum.

Removes the State Board of Education's authority to classify public schools under section 161.092, effectively transferring all school accreditation and classification duties to the new Missouri Board of School Accreditation.

Updates multiple sections of Missouri law to replace references to "state board of education" with "Missouri board of school accreditation" in matters relating to school accreditation, assessment systems, and school district eligibility requirements.

Requires the board to promulgate rules for school classification with public meetings and notice requirements at least 90 days before application, and establishes a procedure for the State Board of Education to receive regular advice on implementation of academic standards and assessment systems.