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To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to ensure no funds made available under such Acts may be awarded to a charter school or charter management organization that enters into a contract with a for-profit entity for operating, overseeing, or managing the charter school, and for other purposes.
The CHARTER Act aims to change how charter schools receive federal funding. It proposes to stop any federal funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act from going to charter schools that work with for-profit companies to run or manage their operations. This bill is designed to ensure that public funds are used responsibly and not funneled into private companies.
This bill would affect charter schools, charter management organizations, and for-profit entities. Specifically, it targets schools that have contracts with for-profit companies for their operations, management, or oversight. If passed, these schools could lose federal funding if they continue such arrangements.
HB8606 was introduced on April 30, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It is in the early stages of the legislative process, and further actions, such as committee reviews and potential votes, are needed before it could become law.
