H.R.8606

CHARTER Act Championing Honest And Responsible Transparency in Education Reform Act

Introduced·4/30/26

The CHARTER Act prohibits charter schools from contracting with for-profit entities for school management.

The Championing Honest And Responsible Transparency in Education Reform Act, or the CHARTER Act, amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to prohibit charter schools from entering into contracts with for-profit entities for operating, overseeing, or managing the school. The bill aims to ensure that federal funds are not used to enrich for-profit charter operators at the expense of students and taxpayers.

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Education and Workforce Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 30

House

Introduced in House

Apr 30

House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.