Requires charter schools to obtain a certificate of need issued by the State Board of Education in order to be eligible to operate

Summary

Starting August 28, 2026, any charter school that has not yet been established in Missouri must receive a certificate of need from the State Board of Education before it can operate. The requirement does not apply to renewals, sponsorship transfers, or grade‑level expansions of existing charters. The bill aims to ensure new charters meet demand and do not harm existing public‑school resources.

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