CHARTER Act

This bill changes the federal definition of a charter school used for funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Under the new definition, a charter school could not contract with a for-profit company, directly or through a charter management organization or other nonprofit, to operate, oversee, or manage the school, such as curriculum, budget, or staff management. Charter schools could still contract with for-profit or nonprofit businesses for food, payroll, facilities maintenance, transportation, classroom supplies, and other support services. The changes would take effect 3 years after the bill becomes law and would apply only to contracts made, renewed, or extended on or after the date it becomes law.

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Sponsors

• Rosa L. DeLauro Democrat sponsor
• 20 cosponsors