Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes open enrollment policies for Missouri schools.

Highlights:

• Establishes open enrollment policies for Missouri (Sec. A).

• Authorizes  K-12 public schools to decide for themselves if they want students from neighboring districts to enroll in their district (Sec. A).

• Specifies that participating districts would not be required to add teachers, staff, or classrooms to accommodate transfer students (Sec. A).

• Establishes and creates a fund to reimburse for special needs education (Sec. A).

• Prohibits high school students who open-enrolled in a new school from participating in varsity sports during the first year (Sec. A).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning July 1, 2026, and apply to the upcoming state school year (Sec. A).

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