Changes provisions governing charter schools

HB 2088 updates the rules for where charter schools can operate and which organizations are allowed to sponsor them in Missouri. The bill restricts charter school locations to specific types of school districts, such as those in large cities, unaccredited areas, or counties with a charter form of government, while also setting limits on how many charter schools a larger district can host. It expands the list of eligible sponsors to include public and private colleges, community colleges, and vocational schools, provided they meet certain accreditation and location standards. Additionally, the legislation clarifies how a district's changing accreditation status affects its ability to host charter schools and prohibits sponsors from charging fees or accepting future payments in exchange for reviewing charter applications.