H.R. 3453Heading to a voteEducation
Bill adds new planning grants for aspiring charter school founders
Data as of July 14, 2026
HR 3453 creates up to $100,000 "pre-charter planning subgrants" while cutting the direct-to-charter-school funding share from 90% to 80%.55-second read · 5 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 3453 amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act's charter school grant program to add a new "pre-charter planning subgrant" of up to $100,000 for people planning to open a new charter school. It also directs states to provide technical help and training to charter school authorizers, covering financial audits, loans, and facility searches. To fund this, the bill changes how existing state grant money is divided among charter schools, oversight, and the new planning grants.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects state education agencies, charter school authorizers, and individuals or groups planning to open new charter schools. It does not directly change rules for traditional public schools.
Why does it matter?
Shifting funds away from direct charter school support toward administration and planning grants changes how existing federal money is allocated among these groups.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Charter school share cut from 90% to 80%
- Up to 5% set aside for planning grants
- Grants capped at $100,000 each
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote — You are here
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: it's headed for a House floor vote. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act
- Introduced:
- May 15, 2025
- Latest action:
- January 13, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 379.
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