Missouri public schools want protections in open-enrollment legislation

By: Annelise Hanshaw

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 483

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The Missouri Senate Education Committee debated proposals Tuesday that would allow students to enroll in public schools in neighboring districts, but public-education groups say they prefer a version of the bill filed in the House.

This is the sixth consecutive year that state lawmakers have considered opening school districts’ boundaries, with a House bill by Republican state Rep. Brad Pollitt of Sedalia getting the most traction.

Pollitt described the legislation as “thoroughly vetted” last …

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