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Charter Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency Act

USA118th CongressHR-4083| House 
| Updated: 6/13/2023
Rashida Tlaib

Rashida Tlaib

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (11)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Charter Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency Act or the COAT Act This bill requires state educational agencies, in order to receive certain federal funds, to ensure that each contract between a charter school located in the state and a private charter management organization includes certain compliance requirements. Specifically, such organization must annually disclose certain information to the Department of Education (ED), including the identity of each charter school it operates or manages, the amount expended on operations and administration, information about its contracts, and an audited income statement. ED must publish such information on its website. Additionally, such organization must hold board meetings that are open and accessible to the public.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jun 13, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2816)
  • June 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 13, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.


  • June 13, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2816)

Education

Charter Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency Act

USA118th CongressHR-4083| House 
| Updated: 6/13/2023
Charter Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency Act or the COAT Act This bill requires state educational agencies, in order to receive certain federal funds, to ensure that each contract between a charter school located in the state and a private charter management organization includes certain compliance requirements. Specifically, such organization must annually disclose certain information to the Department of Education (ED), including the identity of each charter school it operates or manages, the amount expended on operations and administration, information about its contracts, and an audited income statement. ED must publish such information on its website. Additionally, such organization must hold board meetings that are open and accessible to the public.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jun 13, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2816)
  • June 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 13, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.


  • June 13, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2816)
Rashida Tlaib

Rashida Tlaib

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (11)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted