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St. Louis Public Schools says Missouri board granted provisional accreditation; district pledges to pursue full status

St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education · January 14, 2026
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SLPS announced the Missouri State Board of Education placed the district on provisional accreditation. District leaders said the designation does not affect daily operations or funding and pledged to seek clarity and pursue a plan to regain full accreditation.

An on-the-record statement at the St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) board meeting on Jan. 13 said the Missouri State Board of Education granted the district provisional—not full—accreditation.

The statement, read to the board and public, said SLPS leadership is disappointed by the decision but emphasized it does not affect the district’s ability to operate schools, educate students, graduate seniors, or maintain local governance. "Provisional accreditation…

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