Signed by Governor Mike Parson

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends and clarifies language for virtual school in Missouri.

Highlights:

• Amends state virtual school clarifications in Missouri including updating the 2022 definition relating to the state virtual schooling program (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the bill shall rework how the state calculates the following, including (Sec. 1):

• Average daily attendance;

• State aid to districts that run virtual programs;

• Enrollment policies; and

• Accommodating students with disabilities.

• Requires any provision of state law that requires a school district to conduct an election of the voters of the school district to adopt a 4-day school week shall not apply to any school district that had a 4-day school week in the 2023-24 school year (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends and clarifies language for virtual school in Missouri.

Highlights:

• Amends state virtual school clarifications in Missouri including updating the 2022 definition relating to the state virtual schooling program (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the bill shall rework how the state calculates the following, including (Sec. 1):

• Average daily attendance;

• State aid to districts that run virtual programs;

• Enrollment policies; and

• Accommodating students with disabilities.

• Requires any provision of state law that requires a school district to conduct an election of the voters of the school district to adopt a 4-day school week shall not apply to any school district that had a 4-day school week in the 2023-24 school year (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text