HB 3511 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to charter schools

This bill amends Missouri's charter school laws by restricting where charter schools can operate and expanding who can sponsor them. It limits charter schools to specific districts (e.g., unaccredited districts, districts with high populations, or those with three years of provisional accreditation) and prohibits districts with over 1,550 students from allowing more than 35% of enrollment in charter schools. New sponsors include public/private colleges, community colleges, and nonprofits, while banning sponsors from charging fees for charter applications. The bill also clarifies accreditation transitions for districts and ensures charter schools can continue operating under existing sponsorships when districts improve their accreditation status.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026
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Doug Clemens
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