MO SB993

Establishes four classification designations for school districts: Unaccredited, Provisionally Accredited, Accredited, and Accredited with Distinction.

Creates special administrative board governance structure for unaccredited districts, with five members appointed by the governor (two from current school board, three from outside) requiring senate confirmation, replacing elected school boards.

Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to conduct at least two public hearings annually for unaccredited or provisionally accredited districts to review accreditation status and coordinate community resources.

Allows state board of education to attach unaccredited district territory to other districts, establish new districts, or implement alternative governance structures; requires districts with over 5,000 pupils to obtain receiving district board approval before attachment.

Authorizes school districts to contract with public libraries for online tutoring services through third-party vendors or nonprofits, with protections including privacy safeguards, prohibition of voice and face-to-face communication, and two-year archiving of all student-tutor communications.