H.R. 3453 Reported by committee Education

Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act

To modify the program of grants to support high-quality charter schools.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] Introduced May 15, 2025 Cosponsors 17 (6 D, 10 R, 1 I) Latest action January 13, 2026

Summary

Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act
This bill makes changes to the Charter Schools Program (CSP), which authorizes competitive grants to state entities (e.g., state educational agencies and state charter school boards) to support high-quality charter schools. 
Specifically, the bill allows state entities to use up to 5% of their CSP grant funds to make pre-charter planning subgrants to certain prospective charter applicants.
The bill specifies that state entities may also (1) fund a revolving loan fund or similar mechanisms for the expenses of eligible applicants prior to receiving CSP subgrants, and (2) provide assistance to eligible applicants in locating and accessing a charter school facility.
Under the current CSP, state entities must use at least 7% of their CSP grant funds to provide technical assistance to eligible applicants and authorized public chartering agencies. The bill instead allows state entities to use not more than 10% of these funds for technical assistance.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jan 13, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 379.
  2. Jan 13, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-443.
  3. Jun 25, 2025 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
  4. Jun 25, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. May 15, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  6. May 15, 2025 Introduced in House

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