Equitable Access to School Facilities Act

Senate Bill 5318 - Equitable Access to School Facilities Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T03:52:38Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 5318 Equitable Access to School Facilities Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 3:52 AM

Congressional Summary of S 5318

Equitable Access to School Facilities Act

This bill expands a grant program established to provide charter schools with facilities financing. Among other changes, the bill expands the allowable uses of a grant and revises the selection criteria for a grant. For example, the Department of Education must consider the extent to which the activities proposed to be carried out under a grant will increase charter schools' access to public buildings.

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Current Status of Bill S 5318

Bill S 5318 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 20, 2022. Bill S 5318 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 20, 2022. Bill S 5318's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 20, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5318

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5318

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5318

Equitable Access to School Facilities Act

A bill to support the creation and implementation of State policies, as well as the expansion of existing State policies, for improving the quality and affordability of charter school facilities.