Maddy summaryHB 2847 modifies the rules governing where charter schools can operate and which organizations are eligible 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 districts with low performance scores, while also limiting the number of locally sponsored charter schools in larger districts. It expands the list of potential sponsors to include public and private colleges, community colleges, and vocational schools, provided they meet certain accreditation and teacher preparation standards. Additionally, the legislation clarifies how a district's accreditation status changes affect existing charter schools and prohibits sponsors from charging fees to applicants for considering a charter application.
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Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to protect the right to keep and bear arms for defense and civic duty, while allowing local governments to regulate firearms within their boundaries. Under the new rules, counties and cities like St. Louis and Kansas City could pass ordinances to require permits for carrying guns, charge fees only to cover administrative costs, and set penalties of up to a $1,000 fine or one year in jail. The amendment also maintains that laws restricting firearms for convicted violent felons or individuals deemed a danger due to mental health issues would remain in effect. Additionally, the text clarifies that local regulations must respect existing federal laws and Supreme Court decisions regarding gun rights.