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1.5% sponsorship fee
Coverage of 1.5% sponsorship fee in the Nexus archive.
- What the 1.5% actually buys: A promise of quality for Missouri families
The Missouri Charter Public School commission (MCPSC) uses a 1.5% sponsorship fee to fund oversight of charter schools, emphasizing quality through accountability. The article highlights growing enrollment in St. Louis charter schools and a 2023 study showing Missouri charter students gained significant learning time compared to traditional public schools.