Funding for Charter Schools: Improving Facilities Quality and Equal Access
This Act aims to improve the quality and affordability of facilities for charter schools by establishing a new State facilities aid program. Citizens can expect that charter schools, especially those in low-income and rural areas, will gain access to better physical infrastructure, potentially enhancing educational quality. The program authorizes $100 million annually from 2024 through 2028 to support state-level facility aid initiatives.
Key points
New Grant Program: Establishes a competitive grant program for states to create or enhance aid programs for charter school facilities.
Equal Funding Access: Focuses on reducing funding gaps for facilities (acquisition and operating costs) between charter schools and other public schools.
Access to Public Property: Promotes increased access for charter schools to public buildings, including ensuring they have the first right of refusal to purchase surplus public property.
Funding Authorization: Authorizes $100 million annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to fund these state facility aid programs.
Status:
Expired
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