Office of Quality Schools
Missouri State Board of Education Approves Recovery High Schools Pilot Program
Jefferson City, MO - The Missouri State Board of Education (State Board) unanimously approved to establish three recovery high schools during Tuesday’s meeting.
State law provides the State Board the opportunity to approve up to four pilot recovery high schools in metropolitan areas throughout the state. A recovery high school is established by a sponsoring entity. Eligible sponsors include The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), school districts, magnet schools, charter schools, private schools, or any combination of such entities.
School Safety/Emergency Planning
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has been charged with assisting local education agencies (LEAs) with resources designed to assist creating safe and secure learning environments for students and staff. As DESE will continue to add training, guidance, and resource features we encourage school administrators to revisit the website periodically.