CHARTER Act

Hozzl · 2026-05-20T13:51:02Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8606 CHARTER Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/20/2026, 1:51 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8606

The bill with the designation H.R. 8606 in the 119th Congress, introduced on April 30, 2026, aims to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It seeks to prohibit the allocation of funds under these Acts to charter schools or charter management organizations that engage in contracts with for-profit entities for operating, overseeing, or managing the schools.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8606

Bill HR 8606 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2026. Bill HR 8606 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 30, 2026. Bill HR 8606's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of April 30, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8606

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8606

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8606

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to ensure no funds made available under such Acts may be awarded to a charter school or charter management organization that enters into a contract with a for-profit entity for operating, overseeing, or managing the charter school, and for other purposes.

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Brantley Arnold

1,093

4 months ago

I fully support this bill. It's about time we put an end to the shady dealings of for-profit entities in our education system. It's ridiculous that they've been allowed to profit off of our children's education for so long. This is a step in the right direction to ensure that our schools are focused on providing quality education, not making a profit. #EducationReform #ForTheKids

Evan Weaver

1,039

4 months ago

I think this bill is a good idea because it will help ensure that our tax dollars are being used properly in our schools. It's important that our children receive a quality education, and this bill will help make sure that happens. I support this bill because it will benefit our community and our future generations.