What does Preamble of Equitable Access to School Facilities Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To support the creation and implementation of State policies, as well as the expansion of existing State policies, for improving the quality and affordability of charter school facilities and to authorize the provision of technical assistance to support the growth and expansion of high-quality charter schools,' aims to support state policies related to charter school facilities. The bill intends to improve the quality and affordability of charter school facilities. It also seeks to authorize technical assistance for the growth and expansion of high-quality charter schools.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Equitable Access to School Facilities Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Equitable Access to School Facilities Act.

What does AMENDMENTS TO STATE FACILITIES AID PROGRAM. of Equitable Access to School Facilities Act do?

This section amends Section 4304(k) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a State Facilities Aid Program. The Secretary will award grants to State entities on a competitive basis to pay for the Federal share of activities supporting charter school facilities. Grants will be awarded for periods not exceeding 5 years. State entities applying for grants must submit detailed applications outlining proposed activities, charter school involvement, partnerships, and expertise in evaluating charter school success. Priority will be given to State entities in states that provide charter schools with access to tax-exempt financing or have policies ensuring equitable treatment of charter schools. Grant funds can be used to increase funding for charter school facilities, create financing mechanisms, or support alternative ownership models. A State entity may reserve up to 5 percent of grant funds for evaluations, technical assistance, and dissemination of information. Federal funds are intended to supplement, not supplant, non-Federal funds. The Federal share of costs will not exceed 60 percent of the total cost. A state may receive more than one grant under this subsection, so long as the amount of total funds provided to charter schools increases with each successive grant.

What does NO FEDERAL INTEREST. of Equitable Access to School Facilities Act do?

This section amends Part C of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The amendment adds a new section (4312) stating that funds provided under this part do not create a federal interest. This federal interest limitation applies to recording requirements under section 200.316 and reporting requirements under section 200.330 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations.

What does CREDIT ENHANCEMENT FOR CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES PROGRAM. of Equitable Access to School Facilities Act do?

This section amends Section 4304(h)(2)(A) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The amendment requires eligible entities to submit an annual report for 10 years following the date they received a grant. The amendment applies to entities that received a grant under section 4304(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.

What does GRANTS TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY CHARTER SCHOOLS. of Equitable Access to School Facilities Act do?

This section amends Section 4303 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide assistance for charter school facilities. Amendments include provisions for locating and accessing facilities, ensuring compliance with building codes, and establishing a revolving loan fund. The revolving loan fund may be used to make loans to applicants operating or expanding charter schools, or to assist in obtaining, renovating, or rehabilitating facilities. The percentage of funds allocated under section 4303 is adjusted from 90 percent to 80 percent. The amendments apply to grants awarded on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

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Equitable Access to School Facilities Act

Last updated: 6/2/2026 · Introduced: 1/15/2026

Author: Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a State Facilities Aid Program within the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, providing competitive grants to states to support charter school facilities and related activities.
The bill modifies existing programs to prioritize states that ensure equitable treatment of charter schools and provide access to tax-exempt financing for their facilities.
It creates a revolving loan fund to assist charter schools in obtaining, renovating, or rehabilitating facilities, while also clarifying that these funds do not create a federal interest.

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