SB 693 - Beginning August 28, 2025, this act prohibits the establishment of new charter schools in St. Louis City. The provisions of the act shall not apply to the renewal of charter contracts or transfers of sponsorship for any charter school established in St. Louis City prior to August 28, 2025.

OLIVIA SHANNON

Statutes affected:
Introduced (2639S.01): 160.400

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 693
Sponsor: May
Hearing Date: 4/29/2025


COMMITTEE: Education

CHAIRMAN: Brattin

DATE REFERRED: 3/24/2025 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 4/8/2025



STAFF:
Tom Estes
Heidi Kolkmeyer
Olivia Shannon


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Steve Carroll - St. Louis Public Schools


WITNESSES AGAINST:
Hollie Russel-West
Kate Casas - KIPP-Stl
Dr.Miranda Ming - Momentum Academy
Brandi Chin - The Opportunity Trust
Mauri Scott - Missouri Public Charter School Association
Stephon Greenlee - The Opportunity Trust
Colby Heckendorn
Courtney Wheeler
Jawn Manning - Believe Stl. Academy
Phillicia Gardner
Phallancia Barge