Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1097 — Prohibits the establishment of new charter schools in St. Louis City beginning August 28, 2026

Last action — Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

SB 1097 - Beginning August 28, 2026, 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, 2026. This act is identical to SB 693 (2025). OLIVIA SHANNON

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

  2. S First Read

  3. Prefiled

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (198)

198 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1097 do?
SB 1097 - Beginning August 28, 2026, 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, 2026. This act is identical to SB 693 (2025). OLIVIA SHANNON
Who sponsors SB 1097?
SB 1097 is sponsored by Karla May.
What is the current status of SB 1097?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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