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Equitable Access to School Facilities Act

12/15/2023, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 1480

Bill 118 s 1480, also known as the Equitable Access to School Facilities Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that all students have equal access to safe and adequate school facilities, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographic location.

The bill proposes several key provisions to achieve this goal. Firstly, it calls for the establishment of a federal grant program to provide funding for the construction, renovation, and maintenance of school facilities in low-income and underserved communities. This funding would be allocated based on need, with priority given to schools that are in the greatest need of improvement.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the allocation of school facility funding. It requires states to develop comprehensive plans for addressing school facility needs and to report regularly on the progress of these plans. It also mandates that schools receiving federal funding under this program must adhere to certain standards for safety, accessibility, and environmental sustainability. Overall, the Equitable Access to School Facilities Act aims to address the disparities in school facilities that exist across the country and ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed. By providing targeted funding and promoting accountability, this bill seeks to create a more equitable education system for all students.

Congressional Summary of S 1480

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 1480

Bill S 1480 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 9, 2023. Bill S 1480 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 9, 2023.  Bill S 1480's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1480

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1480

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1480

Equitable Access to School Facilities Act
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.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1480

Bill Cassidy
Bill Cassidy
LouisianaRepublican
John Cornyn
John Cornyn
TexasRepublican
Michael F. Bennet
Michael F. Bennet
ColoradoDemocrat

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