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Congress Blocks New Charter School Funding Rules

The U.S. Congress has rejected new Department of Education rules concerning funding for charter schools. This means that previous plans for priorities, requirements, and selection criteria for charter school grants will not take effect. For citizens, this implies that the existing rules for supporting these educational institutions will remain in place.
Key points
Congress blocked new rules for charter school funding, which aimed to change how grants are awarded.
Grants for charter schools (for state entities, charter management organizations, and developers) will continue to be awarded under the previous, unchanged rules.
This decision may impact plans for developing and opening new charter schools, as the new support criteria will not be implemented.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-12-14
50%
For 49
Against 49
Abstain 0
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Failed
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_SJRES_60
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Process start date: 2022-09-08
Voting date: 2022-12-14
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 390
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SJRES_60.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress blocked new rules for charter school funding, which aimed to change how grants are awarded.
  • Grants for charter schools (for state entities, charter management organizations, and developers) will continue to be awarded under the previous, unchanged rules.
  • This decision may impact plans for developing and opening new charter schools, as the new support criteria will not be implemented.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Failed.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 390.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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Education