Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3122: Requires charter schools to obtain a certificate of need issued by the State board of education in order to be eligible to operate
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 160, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to charter schools. Section A. Chapter 160, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 160.426, to read as follows: 160.426. 1. Beginning August 28, 2026, no charter school shall be eligible to operate in this state without the state board of education's issuance of a certificate of need for such charter school as provided in this section. 2. A certificate of need shall be required only for proposed charter schools that are not established as of August 28, 2026, and shall not be required or (.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 160, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to charter schools. Section A. Chapter 160, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 160.426, to read as follows: 160.426. 1. Beginning August 28, 2026, no charter school shall be eligible to operate in this state without the state board of education's issuance of a certificate of need for such charter school as provided in this section. 2. A certificate of need shall be required only for proposed charter schools that are not established as of August 28, 2026, and shall not be required or (2) The transfer of sponsorship of a charter school in accordance with rules promulgated by the state board of education. 3. This section shall not be construed to exempt a charter school from the requirements of section 160.405 or any other applicable state or federal law or regulation. 4. The charter school certificate of need application shall consist of a written certification including, but not limited to, supporting documentation, submitted by the governing board of the school district or the governing body of the city or county in which the proposed charter school would be located, affirming that the following conditions apply to the school district in which the proposed charter school would be EXPLANATION -- …