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Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act

USA119th CongressHR-3453| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2026
Julia Letlow

Julia Letlow

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (17)
Tom Cole (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)John James (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Kevin Kiley (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill significantly amends the federal grant program for high-quality charter schools, aiming to enhance their development and oversight. It introduces new provisions to support the creation of well-planned charter initiatives and strengthen accountability measures for existing ones. A central feature is the establishment of **pre-charter planning subgrants**, offering up to $100,000 to charter school developers. These subgrants are specifically for initiatives led by **experienced educators** with demonstrated leadership and success, ensuring a strong foundation for new schools. Additionally, states receiving these grants must improve the quality of their charter school authorizing agencies, including robust **fiscal oversight and auditing** of charter schools. The legislation also adjusts the allocation of grant funds to support these new activities. It reserves up to 5% of funds for the pre-charter planning subgrants and modifies percentages for direct subgrants, technical assistance, and administrative costs, ensuring resources are aligned with the bill's objectives.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6418
Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act
May 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1795
Introduced in Senate
May 15, 2025
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
Jan 13, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 379.
Jan 13, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-443.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6418
    Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act


  • May 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1795
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • June 25, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 25, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.


  • January 13, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 379.


  • January 13, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-443.

Education

Related Bills

  • S 119-1795: Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act
Educational facilities and institutionsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationSchool administration

Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act

USA119th CongressHR-3453| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2026
This bill significantly amends the federal grant program for high-quality charter schools, aiming to enhance their development and oversight. It introduces new provisions to support the creation of well-planned charter initiatives and strengthen accountability measures for existing ones. A central feature is the establishment of **pre-charter planning subgrants**, offering up to $100,000 to charter school developers. These subgrants are specifically for initiatives led by **experienced educators** with demonstrated leadership and success, ensuring a strong foundation for new schools. Additionally, states receiving these grants must improve the quality of their charter school authorizing agencies, including robust **fiscal oversight and auditing** of charter schools. The legislation also adjusts the allocation of grant funds to support these new activities. It reserves up to 5% of funds for the pre-charter planning subgrants and modifies percentages for direct subgrants, technical assistance, and administrative costs, ensuring resources are aligned with the bill's objectives.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6418
Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act
May 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1795
Introduced in Senate
May 15, 2025
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
Jan 13, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 379.
Jan 13, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-443.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6418
    Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act


  • May 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1795
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • June 25, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 25, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.


  • January 13, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 379.


  • January 13, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-443.
Julia Letlow

Julia Letlow

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (17)
Tom Cole (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)John James (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Kevin Kiley (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 119-1795: Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Educational facilities and institutionsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationSchool administration