Missouri acceleration policy requirement
Missouri permits districts to establish gifted programs and separately requires every district to maintain a policy allowing subject and whole-grade acceleration.
Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.
How services work: Locally implemented subject and whole-grade acceleration policy.
How students are identified: The district policy governs referral, evaluation, and placement.
- Grades
- K-12 subject and whole-grade acceleration
- Last reviewed
- September 5, 2026