Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2539: Modifies provisions governing accountability measures for elementary and secondary schools
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 160, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to accountability measures for elementary and secondary schools. Section A. Chapter 160, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 160.524, to read as follows: 160.524. 1. The state board of education shall develop an annual accountability report card for each public school district, public school, and public charter school in the state for the purpose of providing information about school performance in accordance with the provisions of this section. In addition to providing information abo.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 160, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to accountability measures for elementary and secondary schools. Section A. Chapter 160, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 160.524, to read as follows: 160.524. 1. The state board of education shall develop an annual accountability report card for each public school district, public school, and public charter school in the state for the purpose of providing information about school performance in accordance with the provisions of this section. In addition to providing information about student performance, the report card shall be designed to satisfy federal reporting requirements for the disclosure of information about students, staff, finances, and other data. Accountability report cards shall be designed in a standardized, clear, and easily accessible form so that they can be easily understood by parents, taxpayers, school personnel, legislators, and the media. 2. The state board of education shall assign the duties of implementing the provisions of this section to the department of elementary and secondary education or may contract with a private entity in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34. 3. (1) The state board of education shall provide an embargoed version of the school accountability report cards for the previous school year to each public school district, public school, and …