Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act
Congress proposes new charter school grants to back educator-led startups and strengthen oversight
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress would change how federal charter school grant money can be used, with a new focus on educator-led groups starting charter schools.
- State-level grant managers could offer more hands-on help, including stronger oversight of charter school finances and audits.
- The bill would create pre-planning grants of up to $100,000 for charter school developers led by educators with at least 54 months of school experience.
- States could choose to help with early costs through a revolving loan-style option and help applicants find and access school buildings.
- The bill would shift how state grant dollars are set aside, including reserving up to 5% specifically for these educator-led planning grants.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act
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