MO SB1273

Political subdivisions (municipalities, counties, school districts) are prohibited from adopting ordinances, policies, or deed restrictions that prevent property they sell, lease, or transfer from being used for educational purposes by charter schools

Any existing deed restrictions that prohibit property previously used for educational purposes from future educational use are declared void

School districts selling or leasing unused facilities to non-public entities must include a right of first refusal clause for public entities, with a 60-day window to exercise this right after public notice is posted

Public entities and school districts must engage in good faith negotiations within 60 days of an offer, using an independent mediator to determine fair market value through appraisals; negotiations continue for 30 days or until agreement is reached

Public entities leasing facilities are responsible for utilities, insurance, maintenance, property taxes, and repairs; if a public entity later sells a purchased facility, it must first offer it back to the original school district