What does Preamble of CHARTER Act do?

This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 It also amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act The amendments aim to restrict funding to certain charter schools

What does SHORT TITLE. of CHARTER Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Championing Honest And Responsible Transparency in Education Reform Act.

What does PURPOSE AND FINDINGS. of CHARTER Act do?

The purpose of this Act is to ensure charter schools comply with funding requirements and serve students' educational needs. The Act aims to prohibit charter schools from contracting with for-profit entities that exert influence in school management and extract profit. Congress finds that nonprofit status is a requirement for schools to receive federal funding under the ESEA and IDEA. For-profit charter schools have been found ineligible for federal funds, but have reorganized to continue receiving funds. The Act seeks to prevent depletion of publicly funded resources due to profit extraction.

What does ESEA DEFINITION OF CHARTER SCHOOL. of CHARTER Act do?

This section amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) regarding the definition of charter schools. It prohibits charter schools from entering into contracts with for-profit entities for the administration of the school, including curriculum development, budget management, and faculty management. Charter schools are permitted to contract with for-profit or nonprofit entities for specific services such as food, payroll, facilities maintenance, transportation, classroom supplies, and ancillary services. The ESEA definition of 'charter school' is updated to reference the definition in section 4310.

What does IDEA DEFINITION OF CHARTER SCHOOL. of CHARTER Act do?

This section amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act It adds a definition of `charter school` to Section 602 The definition references the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

What does EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICABILITY. of CHARTER Act do?

This section establishes the effective date for the amendments made by this Act. The amendments will take effect three years after the Act's enactment. The amendments apply only to contracts entered into, renewed, or extended on or after the date of enactment.

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CHARTER Act

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to restrict federal funding for charter schools.
It prohibits charter schools from entering into contracts with for-profit entities for school administration, including curriculum development and budget management.
The bill establishes a three-year effective date for these changes, applying only to contracts entered into after the Act's enactment.

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