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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 2428 revises charter school sponsorship, funding, and property use rules
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Ben Keathley
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What This Bill Would Do
House Bill 2428 updates laws governing charter schools in Missouri by altering sponsorship eligibility, mandating nonprofit status for management companies, and prohibiting local restrictions on charter school property use in any city not within a county. The legislation establishes requirements for governing board members, financial disclosures, and the operational duties of school sponsors. It applies to charter schools, school districts, sponsors, and educational management organizations across the state.
The measure alters how charter schools are sponsored, funded, and established, changing governance standards, background check requirements for board members, and real estate access rules for charter operators across Missouri school districts.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Charter schools
Charter schools are subject to revised governance standards, financial reporting rules, background check mandates, and statutory provisions governing their operation and funding.
School districts
School districts face updated requirements regarding state school aid calculations, pupil reporting, disbursal agent duties, and lease agreements with charter schools.
Charter school sponsors
Sponsors must adhere to revised application review procedures, oversight duties, compliance reporting, and fee prohibitions.
Charter school management companies
Management companies must incorporate as nonprofit corporations under chapter 355, and their employees are subject to the same laws and regulations as school employees when conducting direct decision-making work.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What restrictions does the bill place on local municipalities regarding charter school properties?
Are charter school sponsors allowed to charge application fees?
What organizational structure must charter school management companies adopt?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 15, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
Version history
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Prohibition of Municipal Educational Restrictions
The bill establishes explicit prohibitions against cities adopting ordinances or deed restrictions that bar charter schools from using properties for educational purposes.
Sponsorship Funding Retention and Oversight
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education retains 1.5% of charter school funding to distribute to sponsors meeting strict compliance criteria.
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Sources
house.mo.gov
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