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US HB7086
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Juan Ciscomani
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AI Summary
- Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to establish competitive grants to state entities for up to 5 years to improve charter school facilities through acquisition, leasing, renovation, and ongoing facilities funding
- Federal share capped at 60% of total costs; state entities may partner with organizations to cover the non-federal share
- Gives grant priority to states that provide charter schools tax-exempt financing, equitable land use treatment compared to traditional public schools, or prohibit deed restrictions limiting charter school property access
- Allows state entities to reserve up to 10% of grant funds to establish revolving loan funds for charter school operations and facility improvements
- Requires annual reporting for 10 years following grant receipt and eliminates federal interest requirements for property recording and reporting under federal regulations
Legislative Description
Equitable Access to School Facilities Act
Education
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 15.
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Education and Workforce1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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