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MO SB1483

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Henderson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Metropolitan school districts and charter schools may set kindergarten entry age at 5 by August 1st through October 1st, and grade one entry at age 6 by the same date range, with state aid provided for admitted students

  • Charter schools operating in St. Louis County special school districts will have their special education students counted in the special district's weighted membership and attendance for state funding purposes

  • School boards may delegate decision-making authority for contracts, hiring, bill approval, and warrants to the district superintendent by majority vote, with monthly reporting requirements to the board

  • The state school funding formula's weighted average daily attendance calculation will phase in weighted membership between fiscal years 2026-2030, reaching a 50/50 blend of attendance and membership

  • School districts gain streamlined procedures for selling or disposing of property, including allowing superintendents to determine reasonable value, transferring personal property to students or other districts, and simplified sales to government entities

Legislative Description

Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary schools

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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