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Proposed Changes to Federal Charter School Grant Programs

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6466

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

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.

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.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Charter school developers

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

Directly affected

State educational entities

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

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.

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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

Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Cory Booker, Mr. Cornyn

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

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

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

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Controversy40
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