The lawmakers said they were called into the speaker’s office who said the future of their bills are jeopardized if they did not support charter expansion legislation and other education reform proposals.
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“Education is such an integral part of our society and it is ever changing. This bill covers many aspects of education and is a joint effort by many senators.”
“School choice simply allows a parent to choose the best alternative for their children. They know them best and want them to achieve all they are capable of, how can this be wrong?”
DESE’s Board of Education approved the application for the first charter school outside of a major city — but not without some pushback.
If the bill were to pass, any school distinct with more than 20 percent of students attending a persistently failing school would be required to establish a charter authorizing office, review any charter petitions for the district, approve the petitions, and submit them to the board of education for a vote.
Missouri DESE's Board of Education has agreed to allow a pair of universities to continue sponsoring charter schools with plans for future improvement.
A serious car accident sidelined Rep. Rebecca Roeber for the second half of the 2019 regular session, but the dedicated school choice advocate has no…
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The state lawmaker known for her advocacy of school choice is currently hospitalized and in serious condition. While driving to Jefferson…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missourians from across the state came to Jefferson City to share their stories, their experiences, and their recommendations on the complicated…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Recent discussions have led one Representative to file legislation seeking an in-depth study of Missouri’s charter schools. Under HB 2531, sponsored…