20 USC 7221a - Program authorized

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

§ 7221a.

Program authorized

(a)

In general

The Secretary may carry out a charter school program that supports charter schools that serve early childhood, elementary school, or secondary school students by—

(1)

supporting the startup of new charter schools, the replication of high-quality charter schools, and the expansion of high-quality charter schools;

(2)

assisting charter schools in accessing credit to acquire and renovate facilities for school use; and

(3)

carrying out national activities to support—

(A)

the activities described in paragraph (1);

(B)

the dissemination of best practices of charter schools for all schools;

(C)

the evaluation of the impact of the charter school program under this part on schools participating in such program; and

(D)

stronger charter school authorizing practices.

(b)

Funding allotment

From the amount made available under section 7221j of this title for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall—

(1)

reserve 12.5 percent to support charter school facilities assistance under section 7221c of this title;

(2)

reserve 22.5 percent to carry out national activities under section 7221d of this title; and

(3)

use the remaining amount after the reservations under paragraphs (1) and (2) to carry out section 7221b of this title.

(c)

Prior grants and subgrants

(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, § 4302, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, § 4301(1), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1994.)

cite as: 20 USC 7221a