Bill > S1795

This bill modifies the existing grant program for supporting high-quality charter schools by making several key changes. It expands the role of state entities in supporting charter schools by requiring them to provide technical assistance to charter school applicants, work with authorizing agencies to improve oversight and auditing, and potentially establish revolving loan funds or help applicants find facilities. The bill introduces a new provision for pre-charter planning subgrants of up to $100,000 specifically targeted at charter school developers led by experienced educators with at least 4.5 years of school-based experience who have demonstrated leadership skills. Additionally, the bill adjusts the funding allocation percentages for these grants, reducing the amount that can be used for administrative purposes from 90% to 80%, and creating a new 5% reserve for the pre-charter planning subgrants. The bill aims to empower educators with substantial classroom experience to take leadership roles in establishing new charter schools by providing targeted financial support and assistance during the initial planning stages.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1795/all-info