Proposed Changes to Federal Charter School Grant Programs

The Frame

What this does

This amendment changes the eligibility requirements and funding distribution rules for federal charter school grants, specifically creating a new $100,000 subgrant for charter school developers and altering state-level oversight responsibilities.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Charter school developers

Developers may now apply for pre-charter planning subgrants of up to $100,000 if they meet specific experience requirements.

State educational entities

States must now provide technical assistance and conduct fiscal oversight and auditing of charter schools.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senate Amendment 6466 proposes updates to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding how states manage and distribute federal charter school grants. The amendment introduces new technical assistance requirements, creates a pre-charter planning subgrant program, and adjusts the percentage of funds states must allocate to various grant activities.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the new $100,000 planning subgrant?

Charter school developers led by educators with at least 54 months of school-based experience who have completed an initial plan for opening a school.

How does this change state funding for charter schools?

It reduces the mandatory subgrant allocation from 90% to 80% and allows states to reserve up to 5% for planning subgrants and up to 10% for administrative activities.

Why It Matters

This amendment changes the eligibility requirements and funding distribution rules for federal charter school grants, specifically creating a new $100,000 subgrant for charter school developers and altering state-level oversight responsibilities.

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Discoveries

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Increased State Oversight

The amendment shifts the focus of state charter grant programs toward increased fiscal oversight and auditing requirements.

Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

Connected Entities

otherElementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965“The federal law being amended.”Map →

personMr. Cornyn“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Booker“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

Sources

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