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MO SB1483
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Henderson
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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