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House bill · H.R. 3453 (119th Congress)

Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jan 13, 2026

Sponsor: Julia Letlow (U.S. Representative, LA-5, Republican)

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Summary

Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act This bill makes changes to the Charter Schools Program (CSP), which authorizes competitive grants to state entities (e.g., state educational agencies and state charter school boards) to support high-quality charter schools. Specifically, the bill allows state entities to use up to 5% of their CSP grant funds to make pre-charter planning subgrants to certain prospective charter applicants. The bill specifies that state entities may also (1) fund a revolving loan fund or similar mechanisms for the expenses of eligible applicants prior to receiving CSP subgrants, and (2) provide assistance to eligible applicants in locating and accessing a charter school facility. Under the current CSP, state entities must use at least 7% of their CSP grant funds to provide technical assistance to eligible applicants and authorized public chartering agencies. The bill instead allows state entities to use not more than 10% of these funds for technical assistance.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Education and Workforce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

17

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  • Republican10
  • Democratic6
  • Other1

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Full history

  1. Jan 13, 2026

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 379.

  2. Jan 13, 2026

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 379.

  3. Jan 13, 2026

    Introduced

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 379.

    U.S. House

  4. Jan 13, 2026

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 379.

  5. Jan 13, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-443.

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  1. Jan 13, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-443.

  2. Jan 13, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-443.

  3. Jun 25, 2025

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  4. Jun 25, 2025

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  5. Jun 25, 2025

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  6. Jun 25, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.

  7. Jun 25, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.

  8. Jun 25, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.

  9. Jun 2, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  10. May 15, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  11. May 15, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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