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Amends 20 U.S.C. 7221h to (1) change references from 'this subpart' to 'this part', (2) add 'State entity (as defined in section 4303)' to the list of entities covered by the paperwork-minimization requirement, (3) modify the section heading to add regulation-related language, and (4) add a new subsection (b) that limits the Secretary to promulgating only regulations necessary for administration of the part and prohibits imposing additional nonstatutory requirements on regulated entities.
Replaces the permissive phrase 'To the extent practicable, the Secretary' with the mandatory 'The Secretary', and replaces the reference 'this subpart' with 'this part' in 20 U.S.C. 7221f.
Amends 20 U.S.C. 7221d to change the allocation and ordering of uses of funds in subsection (a) (limits a set of programmatic uses to not more than 10 percent and directs the remainder to grants under subsection (b) and competitive grants for section 4303(h)), and to modify application/selection criteria in subsection (b), including adding a new paragraph (5)(E) requiring eligible applicants to plan to operate or manage high-quality charter schools in States where they do not currently operate or in States with limited charter school options; also makes a series of targeted insertions and deletions within paragraph (3)(B) and related clauses.
Makes multiple amendments to Section 4303 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7221b), including adding a new allowable use for supporting addition or expansion of curricular or other offerings at high-quality charter schools; adding an explicit rule that nothing in the part prohibits single-sex schools and services; revising program-design and application/selection language; removing and redesignating certain paragraphs; changing phrasing regarding obligation of funds; modifying application content and State entity responsibilities (including adding an option to accept an eligible applicant’s approved charter authorization application in lieu of a separate application and requiring State entities to ensure subgrant recipients address student transportation needs); and expanding allowable uses to include costs associated with operations and management of charter school facilities, among other technical and conforming edits.
Amends 20 U.S.C. 7221i(2)(D) by inserting additional text after that subsection (the text to be inserted is not provided in this section).
Modifies funding-allotment provisions in 20 U.S.C. 7221a: increases the minimum reservation percentages in subsection (b), replaces the text of paragraph (3), adds a new subsection (d) specifying treatment of any remaining amounts after reservations, and makes edits to subsection (a)(1).
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced January 15, 2026 by Ryan Mackenzie · Last progress January 15, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 15.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House