Bill would shift how federal charter school grant funds get divided
Placed on the calendarH.R. 7082Latest action
Sponsor: Ryan Mackenzie · Representative · PA
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Official title: FLEX Act
119th Congress
Topics: Education
Introduced:
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The FLEX Act raises minimum federal funding shares for charter school grants and expands allowed uses.
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What does this do?
The FLEX Act updates the federal Charter Schools Program by raising guaranteed minimum funding shares to state grant programs (from 12.5% to at least 15%) and charter management organizations (from 22.5% to at least 25%), reserving 30% for other purposes. It also expands allowed uses of funds to include expanding existing high-quality schools, teacher hiring, academic subscriptions, and facility repairs, while streamlining paperwork requirements.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects charter schools, state education agencies, and charter management organizations, as well as students and families at charter schools.
Why does it matter?
The changes could shift how federal charter school funds are allocated and used, affecting existing grant recipients and future funding decisions, though organizations with current grants may choose to keep operating under the old rules.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 15, 2026
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · May 13, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 566.