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[USC02] 20 USC CHAPTER 70, SUBCHAPTER IV, Part C: Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools
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20 USC CHAPTER 70, SUBCHAPTER IV, Part C: Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools
Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §4001(b)(2)(A)–(D)(ii), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1967, redesignated part B (§7221 et seq.) of subchapter V of this chapter as part C of this subchapter, substituted "Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools" for "Public Charter Schools" in part heading, and struck out subpart 1 heading.
A prior part C of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, comprising part C (§7181 et seq.) of this subchapter, was redesignated subpart 5 of part F of title VIII of the Act and transferred to subpart 5 (§7971 et seq.) of part F of subchapter VIII of this chapter by Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §4001(a)(4)(A)–(C)(i), title VIII, §8001(a)(9), (b)(1), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1966, 2088, 2089.
§7221a. Program authorized
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.
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
The recipient of a grant or subgrant under part B of title V (as such part was in effect on the day before December 10, 2015) shall continue to receive funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of such grant or subgrant.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, §4302, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §4301(1), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1994.)
Part B of title V (as such part was in effect on the day before December 10, 2015), referred to in subsec. (c), means part B of title V of Pub. L. 89–10, which was classified generally to part B (§7221 et seq.) of subchapter V of this chapter prior to being amended by Pub. L. 114–95. Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §§4001(b)(1)(B), (2), 4301, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1967, 1993, repealed subparts 2 (§7223 et seq.) and 3 (§7225 et seq.) of part B of subchapter V, redesignated the remainder of part B as this part, struck out the subpart 1 designation and heading, repealed and amended various sections of this part, and added several new sections. For complete classification of Pub. L. 114–95 to the Code, see Tables.
A prior section 7221a, Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, §4302, formerly title V, §5202, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1788; renumbered title IV, §4302, Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §4001(b)(2)(A), (B), (D)(iii), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1967, related to authorization of grant program, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–95, §5, title IV, §4301(1), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1806, 1993, effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs.
A prior section 4302 of Pub. L. 89–10 was renumbered section 8572, and is classified to section 7972 of this title.
§7221b. Grants to support high-quality charter schools
(a) State entity defined
For purposes of this section, the term "State entity" means—
(2) a State charter school board;
(3) a Governor of a State; or
(4) a charter school support organization.
From the amount available under section 7221a(b)(3) of this title, the Secretary shall award, on a competitive basis, grants to State entities having applications approved under subsection (f) to enable such entities to—
(1) award subgrants to eligible applicants to enable eligible applicants to—
(C) expand high-quality charter schools; and
(2) provide technical assistance to eligible applicants and authorized public chartering agencies in carrying out the activities described in paragraph (1), and work with authorized public chartering agencies in the State to improve authorizing quality, including developing capacity for, and conducting, fiscal oversight and auditing of charter schools.
(c) State entity uses of funds
(A) use not less than 90 percent of the grant funds to award subgrants to eligible applicants, in accordance with the quality charter school program described in the State entity's application pursuant to subsection (f), for the purposes described in subsection (b)(1);
(B) reserve not less than 7 percent of such funds to carry out the activities described in subsection (b)(2); and
(C) reserve not more than 3 percent of such funds for administrative costs, which may include technical assistance.
A State entity may use a grant received under this section to carry out the activities described in subsection (b)(2) directly or through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements.
(A) Use of lottery
Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the Secretary from awarding grants to State entities, or prohibit State entities from awarding subgrants to eligible applicants, that use a weighted lottery to give slightly better chances for admission to all, or a subset of, educationally disadvantaged students if—
(i) the use of weighted lotteries in favor of such students is not prohibited by State law, and such State law is consistent with laws described in section 7221i(2)(G) of this title; and
(ii) such weighted lotteries are not used for the purpose of creating schools exclusively to serve a particular subset of students.
(B) Students with special needs
Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit schools from specializing in providing specific services for students with a demonstrated need for such services, such as students who need specialized instruction in reading, spelling, or writing.
(d) Program periods; peer review; distribution of subgrants; waivers
(1) Program periods
(B) Subgrants
The Secretary, and each State entity awarding subgrants under this section, shall use a peer-review process to review applications for assistance under this section.
(3) Grant awards
(i) shall for each fiscal year for which funds are appropriated under section 7221j of this title—
(I) award not less than 3 grants under this section; and
(II) fully obligate the first 2 years of funds appropriated for the purpose of awarding grants under this section in the first fiscal year for which such grants are awarded; and
(ii) prior to the start of the third year of the grant period and each succeeding year of each grant awarded under this section to a State entity—
(I) shall review—
(aa) whether the State entity is using the grant funds for the agreed upon uses of funds; and
(bb) whether the full amount of the grant will be needed for the remainder of the grant period; and
(II) may, as determined necessary based on that review, terminate or reduce the amount of the grant and reallocate the remaining grant funds to other State entities—
(aa) by using such funds to award grants under this section to other State entities; or
(bb) in a fiscal year in which the amount of such remaining funds is insufficient to award grants under item (aa), in accordance with subparagraph (B).
(B) Remaining funding
For a fiscal year for which there are remaining grant funds under this paragraph, but the amount of such funds is insufficient to award a grant to a State entity under this section, the Secretary shall use such remaining grants funds—
(i) to supplement funding for grants under section 7221d(a)(2) of this title, but not to supplant—
(I) the funds reserved under section 7221d(a)(2) of this title; and
(II) funds otherwise reserved under section 7221a(b)(2) of this title to carry out national activities under section 7221d of this title;
(ii) to award grants to State entities to carry out the activities described in subsection (b)(1) for the next fiscal year; or
(iii) to award one year of a grant under subsection (b)(1) to a high-scoring State entity, in an amount at or above the minimum amount the State entity needs to be successful for such year.
(4) Diversity of projects
The Secretary may waive any statutory or regulatory requirement over which the Secretary exercises administrative authority, except any such requirement relating to the elements of a charter school described in section 7221i(2) of this title, if—
(A) the waiver is requested in an approved application under this section; and
(B) the Secretary determines that granting such waiver will promote the purpose of this part.
No State entity may receive a grant under this section for use in a State in which a State entity is currently using a grant received under this section.
An eligible applicant may not receive more than 1 subgrant under this section for each individual charter school for a 5-year period, unless the eligible applicant demonstrates to the State entity that such individual charter school has at least 3 years of improved educational results for students enrolled in such charter school with respect to the elements described in subparagraphs (A) and (D) of section 7221i(8) of this title.
A description of the State entity's objectives in running a quality charter school program under this section and how the objectives of the program will be carried out, including—
(i) support the opening of charter schools through the startup of new charter schools and, if applicable, the replication of high-quality charter schools, and the expansion of high-quality charter schools (including the proposed number of new charter schools to be opened, high-quality charter schools to be opened as a result of the replication of a high-quality charter school, or high-quality charter schools to be expanded under the State entity's program);
(ii) inform eligible charter schools, developers, and authorized public chartering agencies of the availability of funds under the program;
(iii) work with eligible applicants to ensure that the eligible applicants access all Federal funds that such applicants are eligible to receive, and help the charter schools supported by the applicants and the students attending those charter schools—
(I) participate in the Federal programs in which the schools and students are eligible to participate;
(II) receive the commensurate share of Federal funds the schools and students are eligible to receive under such programs; and
(III) meet the needs of students served under such programs, including students with disabilities and English learners;
(iv) ensure that authorized public chartering agencies, in collaboration with surrounding local educational agencies where applicable, establish clear plans and procedures to assist students enrolled in a charter school that closes or loses its charter to attend other high-quality schools;
(v) in the case of a State entity that is not a State educational agency—
(I) work with the State educational agency and charter schools in the State to maximize charter school participation in Federal and State programs for which charter schools are eligible; and
(II) work with the State educational agency to operate the State entity's program under this section, if applicable;
(vi) ensure that each eligible applicant that receives a subgrant under the State entity's program—
(I) is using funds provided under this section for one of the activities described in subsection (b)(1); and
(II) is prepared to continue to operate charter schools funded under this section in a manner consistent with the eligible applicant's application for such subgrant once the subgrant funds under this section are no longer available;
(vii) support—
(I) charter schools in local educational agencies with a significant number of schools identified by the State for comprehensive support and improvement under section 6311(c)(4)(D)(i) of this title; and
(II) the use of charter schools to improve struggling schools, or to turn around struggling schools;
(viii) work with charter schools on—
(I) recruitment and enrollment practices to promote inclusion of all students, including by eliminating any barriers to enrollment for educationally disadvantaged students (who include foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth); and
(II) supporting all students once they are enrolled to promote retention, including by reducing the overuse of discipline practices that remove students from the classroom;
(ix) share best and promising practices between charter schools and other public schools;
(x) ensure that charter schools receiving funds under the State entity's program meet the educational needs of their students, including children with disabilities and English learners;
(xi) support efforts to increase charter school quality initiatives, including meeting the quality authorizing elements described in paragraph (2)(D);
(xii)(I) in the case of a State entity not described in subclause (II), a description of how the State entity will provide oversight of authorizing activity, including how the State will help ensure better authorizing, such as by establishing authorizing standards that may include approving, monitoring, and re-approving or revoking the authority of an authorized public chartering agency based on the performance of the charter schools authorized by such agency in the areas of student achievement, student safety, financial and operational management, and compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations; and
(II) in the case of a State entity described in subsection (a)(4), a description of how the State entity will work with the State to support the State's system of technical assistance and oversight, as described in subclause (I), of the authorizing activity of authorized public chartering agencies; and
(xiii) work with eligible applicants receiving a subgrant under the State entity's program to support the opening of new charter schools or charter school models described in clause (i) that are high schools;
(i) is able to meet and carry out the priorities described in subsection (g)(2);
(ii) is working to develop or strengthen a cohesive statewide system to support the opening of new charter schools and, if applicable, the replication of high-quality charter schools, and the expansion of high-quality charter schools; and
(iii) is working to develop or strengthen a cohesive strategy to encourage collaboration between charter schools and local educational agencies on the sharing of best practices;
(i) a description of the application each eligible applicant desiring to receive a subgrant will be required to submit, which application shall include—
(III) a description of how the autonomy and flexibility granted to a charter school is consistent with the definition of a charter school in section 7221i of this title;
(V) a description of the eligible applicant's planned activities and expenditures of subgrant funds to support the activities described in subsection (b)(1), and how the eligible applicant will maintain financial sustainability after the end of the subgrant period; and
(ii) a description of how the State entity will review applications from eligible applicants;
(B) the State entity will support charter schools in meeting the educational needs of their students, as described in paragraph (1)(A)(x);
(D) the State entity will provide adequate technical assistance to eligible applicants to meet the objectives described in clause (viii) of paragraph (1)(A) and subparagraph (B) of this paragraph;
(i) assessing annual performance data of the schools, including, as appropriate, graduation rates, student academic growth, and rates of student attrition;
(ii) reviewing the schools' independent, annual audits of financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and ensuring that any such audits are publically reported; and
(iii) holding charter schools accountable to the academic, financial, and operational quality controls agreed to between the charter school and the authorized public chartering agency involved, such as through renewal, non-renewal, or revocation of the school's charter;
(G) the State entity will ensure that each charter school receiving funds under the State entity's program makes publicly available, consistent with the dissemination requirements of the annual State report card under section 6311(h) of this title, including on the website of the school, information to help parents make informed decisions about the education options available to their children, including—
(v) annual performance and enrollment data for each of the subgroups of students, as defined in section 6311(c)(2) of this title, except that such disaggregation of performance and enrollment data shall not be required in a case in which the number of students in a group is insufficient to yield statically reliable information or the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student.
(3) Requests for waivers
Information about waivers, including—
(A) a request and justification for waivers of any Federal statutory or regulatory provisions that the State entity believes are necessary for the successful operation of the charter schools that will receive funds under the State entity's program under this section or, in the case of a State entity defined in subsection (a)(4), a description of how the State entity will work with the State to request such necessary waivers, where applicable; and
(B) a description of any State or local rules, generally applicable to public schools, that will be waived, or otherwise not apply to such schools.
(g) Selection criteria; priority
(A) the degree of flexibility afforded by the State's charter school law and how the State entity will work to maximize the flexibility provided to charter schools under such law;
(B) the ambitiousness of the State entity's objectives for the quality charter school program carried out under this section;
(C) the likelihood that the eligible applicants receiving subgrants under the program will meet those objectives and improve educational results for students;
(D) the State entity's plan to—
(i) adequately monitor the eligible applicants receiving subgrants under the State entity's program;
(ii) work with the authorized public chartering agencies involved to avoid duplication of work for the charter schools and authorized public chartering agencies; and
(iii) provide technical assistance and support for—
(II) quality authorizing efforts in the State; and
(E) the State entity's plan to solicit and consider input from parents and other members of the community on the implementation and operation of charter schools in the State.
(A) The State entity is located in a State that—
(i) allows at least one entity that is not a local educational agency to be an authorized public chartering agency for developers seeking to open a charter school in the State; or
(ii) in the case of a State in which local educational agencies are the only authorized public chartering agencies, the State has an appeals process for the denial of an application for a charter school.
(B) The State entity is located in a State that ensures equitable financing, as compared to traditional public schools, for charter schools and students in a prompt manner.
(C) The State entity is located in a State that provides charter schools one or more of the following:
(i) Funding for facilities.
(ii) Assistance with facilities acquisition.
(iii) Access to public facilities.
(iv) The ability to share in bonds or mill levies.
(v) The right of first refusal to purchase public school buildings.
(vi) Low- or no-cost leasing privileges.
(D) The State entity is located in a State that uses best practices from charter schools to help improve struggling schools and local educational agencies.
(E) The State entity supports charter schools that serve at-risk students through activities such as dropout prevention, dropout recovery, or comprehensive career counseling services.
(F) The State entity has taken steps to ensure that all authorizing public chartering agencies implement best practices for charter school authorizing.
(h) Local uses of funds
An eligible applicant receiving a subgrant under this section shall use such funds to support the activities described in subsection (b)(1), which shall include one or more of the following activities:
(1) Preparing teachers, school leaders, and specialized instructional support personnel, including through paying the costs associated with—
(A) providing professional development; and
(B) hiring and compensating, during the eligible applicant's planning period specified in the application for subgrant funds that is required under this section, one or more of the following:
(2) Acquiring supplies, training, equipment (including technology), and educational materials (including developing and acquiring instructional materials).
(3) Carrying out necessary renovations to ensure that a new school building complies with applicable statutes and regulations, and minor facilities repairs (excluding construction).
(4) Providing one-time, startup costs associated with providing transportation to students to and from the charter school.
(5) Carrying out community engagement activities, which may include paying the cost of student and staff recruitment.
(6) Providing for other appropriate, non-sustained costs related to the activities described in subsection (b)(1) when such costs cannot be met from other sources.
Each State entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary, at the end of the third year of the 5-year grant period (or at the end of the second year of the grant period if the grant is less than 5 years), and at the end of such grant period, a report that includes the following:
(2) A description of how the State entity met the objectives of the quality charter school program described in the State entity's application under subsection (f), including—
(A) how the State entity met the objective of sharing best and promising practices described in subsection (f)(1)(A)(ix) in areas such as instruction, professional development, curricula development, and operations between charter schools and other public schools; and
(3) The number and amount of subgrants awarded under this section to carry out activities described in each of subparagraphs (A) through (C) of subsection (b)(1).
(B) how the State entity worked with authorized public chartering agencies, and how the agencies worked with the management company or leadership of the schools that received subgrant funds under this section, if applicable.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, §4303, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §4301(1), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1995.)
A prior section 7221b, Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, §4303, formerly title V, §5203, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1790; renumbered title IV, §4303, Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §4001(b)(2)(A), (B), (D)(iii), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1967, related to applications from State agencies, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–95, §5, title IV, §4301(1), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1806, 1993, effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs.
A prior section 4303 of Pub. L. 89–10 was renumbered section 8573, and is classified to section 7973 of this title.
§7221c. Facilities financing assistance
(2) Eligible entity defined
(A) a statement identifying the activities that the eligible entity proposes to carry out with funds received under subsection (a), including how the eligible entity will determine which charter schools will receive assistance, and how much and what types of assistance charter schools will receive;
(B) a description of the involvement of charter schools in the application's development and the design of the proposed activities;
(C) a description of the eligible entity's expertise in capital market financing;
(D) a description of how the proposed activities will leverage the maximum amount of private-sector financing capital relative to the amount of government funding used and otherwise enhance credit available to charter schools, including how the eligible entity will offer a combination of rates and terms more favorable than the rates and terms that a charter school could receive without assistance from the eligible entity under this section;
(E) a description of how the eligible entity possesses sufficient expertise in education to evaluate the likelihood of success of a charter school program for which facilities financing is sought; and
(e) Charter school objectives
An eligible entity receiving a grant under subsection (a) shall use the funds deposited in the reserve account established under subsection (f) to assist one or more charter schools to access private-sector capital to accomplish one or more of the following objectives:
(3) The predevelopment costs required to assess sites for purposes of paragraph (1) or (2) and that are necessary to commence or continue the operation of a charter school.
To assist charter schools in accomplishing the objectives described in subsection (e), an eligible entity receiving a grant under subsection (a) shall, in accordance with State and local law, directly or indirectly, alone or in collaboration with others, deposit the funds received under subsection (a) (other than funds used for administrative costs in accordance with subsection (g)) in a reserve account established and maintained by the eligible entity for this purpose. Amounts deposited in such account shall be used by the eligible entity for one or more of the following purposes:
(A) Guaranteeing, insuring, and reinsuring bonds, notes, evidences of debt, loans, and interests therein, the proceeds of which are used for an objective described in subsection (e).
(B) Guaranteeing and insuring leases of personal and real property for an objective described in subsection (e).
(C) Facilitating financing by identifying potential lending sources, encouraging private lending, and other similar activities that directly promote lending to, or for the benefit of, charter schools.
(D) Facilitating the issuance of bonds by charter schools, or by other public entities for the benefit of charter schools, by providing technical, administrative, and other appropriate assistance (including the recruitment of bond counsel, underwriters, and potential investors and the consolidation of multiple charter school projects within a single bond issue).
Each eligible entity receiving a grant under subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary an annual report of the entity's operations and activities under this section (excluding subsection (k)).
(i) a copy of the most recent financial statements, and any accompanying opinion on such statements, prepared by the independent public accountant reviewing the financial records of the eligible entity;
(ii) a copy of any report made on an audit of the financial records of the eligible entity that was conducted under paragraph (1) during the reporting period;
(iii) an evaluation by the eligible entity of the effectiveness of its use of the Federal funds provided under subsection (a) in leveraging private funds;
(iv) a listing and description of the charter schools served during the reporting period, including the amount of funds used by each school, the type of project facilitated by the grant, and the type of assistance provided to the charter schools;
(v) a description of the activities carried out by the eligible entity to assist charter schools in meeting the objectives set forth in subsection (e); and
(vi) a description of the characteristics of lenders and other financial institutions participating in the activities carried out by the eligible entity under this section (excluding subsection (k)) during the reporting period.
The Secretary, in accordance with chapter 37 of title 31, shall collect—
(A) all of the funds in a reserve account established by an eligible entity under subsection (f)(1) if the Secretary determines, not earlier than 2 years after the date on which the eligible entity first received funds under subsection (a), that the eligible entity has failed to make substantial progress in carrying out the purposes described in subsection (f)(1); or
(B) all or a portion of the funds in a reserve account established by an eligible entity under subsection (f)(1) if the Secretary determines that the eligible entity has permanently ceased to use all or a portion of the funds in such account to accomplish any purpose described in subsection (f)(1).
(1) Definition of per-pupil facilities aid program
In this subsection, the term "per-pupil facilities aid program" means a program in which a State makes payments, on a per-pupil basis, to charter schools to provide the schools with financing—
(ii) 80 percent for the second such year;
(iii) 60 percent for the third such year;
(iv) 40 percent for the fourth such year; and
(v) 20 percent for the fifth such year.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, §4304, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §4301(1), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2004.)
The General Education Provisions Act, referred to in subsec. (j)(4), is title IV of Pub. L. 90–247, Jan. 2, 1968, 81 Stat. 814. Part D of the Act is classified generally to subchapter IV (§1234 et seq.) of chapter 31 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1221 of this title and Tables.
A prior section 7221c, Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, §4304, formerly title V, §5204, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1792; renumbered title IV, §4304, Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §4001(b)(2)(A), (B), (D)(iii), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1967, related to administration, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–95, §5, title IV, §4301(1), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1806, 1993, effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs.
§7221d. National activities
From the amount reserved under section 7221a(b)(2) of this title, the Secretary shall—
(1) use not more than 80 percent of such funds to award grants in accordance with subsection (b);
(2) use not more than 9 percent of such funds to award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible applicants for the purpose of carrying out the activities described in section 7221b(h) of this title in a State that did not receive a grant under section 7221b of this title; and
(3) after the uses described in paragraphs (1) and (2), use the remainder of such funds to—
(A) disseminate technical assistance to—
(i) State entities in awarding subgrants under section 7221b(b)(1) of this title; and
(ii) eligible entities and States receiving grants under section 7221c of this title;
(B) disseminate best practices regarding charter schools; and
(C) evaluate the impact of the charter school program carried out under this part, including the impact on student achievement.
(b) Grants for the replication and expansion of high-quality charter schools
The Secretary shall make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities having applications approved under paragraph (3) to enable such entities to open and prepare for the operation of one or more replicated high-quality charter schools or to expand one or more high-quality charter schools.
For purposes of this subsection, the term "eligible entity" means a charter management organization.
(A) Existing charter school data
(i) student assessment results for all students and for each subgroup of students described in section 6311(c)(2) of this title;
(ii) attendance and student retention rates for the most recently completed school year and, if applicable, the most recent available 4-year adjusted cohort graduation rates and extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rates; and
(iii) information on any significant compliance and management issues encountered within the last 3 school years by any school operated or managed by the eligible entity, including in the areas of student safety and finance.
(i) the eligible entity's objectives for implementing a high-quality charter school program with funding under this subsection, including a description of the proposed number of high-quality charter schools the eligible entity proposes to open as a result of the replication of a high-quality charter school or to expand with funding under this subsection;
(ii) the educational program that the eligible entity will implement in such charter schools, including—
(III) the instructional practices that will be used;
(iii) how the operation of such charter schools will be sustained after the grant under this subsection has ended, which shall include a multi-year financial and operating model for the eligible entity;
(iv) how the eligible entity will ensure that such charter schools will recruit and enroll students, including children with disabilities, English learners, and other educationally disadvantaged students; and
(v) any request and justification for any waivers of Federal statutory or regulatory requirements that the eligible entity believes are necessary for the successful operation of such charter schools.
An assurance that the eligible entity has sufficient procedures in effect to ensure timely closure of low-performing or financially mismanaged charter schools and clear plans and procedures in effect for the students in such schools to attend other high-quality schools.
(A) the degree to which the eligible entity has demonstrated success in increasing academic achievement for all students and for each of the subgroups of students described in section 6311(c)(2) of this title attending the charter schools the eligible entity operates or manages;
(B) a determination that the eligible entity has not operated or managed a significant proportion of charter schools that—
(i) have been closed;
(ii) have had the school's charter revoked due to problems with statutory or regulatory compliance; or
(iii) have had the school's affiliation with the eligible entity revoked or terminated, including through voluntary disaffiliation; and
(C) a determination that the eligible entity has not experienced significant problems with statutory or regulatory compliance that could lead to the revocation of a school's charter.
(A) plan to operate or manage high-quality charter schools with racially and socioeconomically diverse student bodies;
(B) demonstrate success in working with schools identified by the State for comprehensive support and improvement under section 6311(c)(4)(D)(i) of this title;
(C) propose to use funds—
(i) to expand high-quality charter schools to serve high school students; or
(ii) to replicate high-quality charter schools to serve high school students; or
(D) propose to operate or manage high-quality charter schools that focus on dropout recovery and academic reentry.
Except as otherwise provided, grants awarded under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) shall have the same terms and conditions as grants awarded to State entities under section 7221b of this title.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, §4305, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §4301(1), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2009.)
A prior section 7221d, Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, §4305, formerly title V, §5205, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1795; renumbered title IV, §4305, Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §4001(b)(2)(A), (B), (D)(iii), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1967, related to national activities, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–95, §5, title IV, §4301(1), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1806, 1993, effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, §4306, formerly title V, §5206, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1797; renumbered title IV, §4306, and amended Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §§4001(b)(2)(A), (B), (D)(iii), 4301(2), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1967, 2011.)
Section 6337(g)(3) of this title, referred to in subsec. (c), was redesignated section 6337(f)(3) of this title by Pub. L. 114–95, title I, §1017(7), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1879.
2015—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–95, §4301(2), added subsec. (c).
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, §4307, formerly title V, §5207, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1798; renumbered title IV, §4307, Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §4001(b)(2)(A), (B), (D)(iii), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1967.)
§7221g. Records transfer
State educational agencies and local educational agencies, as quickly as possible and to the extent practicable, shall ensure that a student's records and, if applicable, a student's individualized education program as defined in section 1401 of this title, are transferred to a charter school upon the transfer of the student to the charter school, and to another public school upon the transfer of the student from a charter school to another public school, in accordance with applicable State law.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, §4308, formerly title V, §5208, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1798; amended Pub. L. 108–446, title III, §305(g)(2), Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2805; renumbered title IV, §4308, and amended Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §§4001(b)(2)(A), (B), (D)(iii), 4301(3), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1967, 2012.)
2015—Pub. L. 114–95, §4301(3), inserted "as quickly as possible and" before "to the extent practicable".
2004—Pub. L. 108–446 substituted "section 1401" for "section 1401(11)".
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, §4309, formerly title V, §5209, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1798; renumbered title IV, §4309, Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §4001(b)(2)(A), (B), (D)(iii), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1967.)
The term "charter school" means a public school that—
The term "charter school support organization" means a nonprofit, nongovernmental entity that is not an authorized public chartering agency and provides, on a statewide basis—
The term "eligible applicant" means a developer that has—
The term "high-quality charter school" means a charter school that—
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, §4310, formerly title V, §5210, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1798; renumbered title IV, §4310, and amended Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §§4001(b)(2)(A), (B), (D)(iii), 4301(4), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1967, 2012.)
The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, referred to in par. (2)(G), is title III of Pub. L. 94–135, Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 728, which is classified generally to chapter 76 (§6101 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6101 of Title 42 and Tables.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964, referred to in par. (2)(G), is Pub. L. 88–352, July 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 241. Title VI of the Act is classified generally to subchapter V (§2000d et seq.) of chapter 21 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000a of Title 42 and Tables.
The Education Amendments of 1972, referred to in par. (2)(G), is Pub. L. 92–318, June 23, 1972, 86 Stat. 235. Title IX of the Act, known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, is classified principally to chapter 38 (§1681 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of title IX to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1681 of this title and Tables.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, referred to in par. (2)(G), is Pub. L. 101–336, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 327, which is classified principally to chapter 126 (§12101 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12101 of Title 42 and Tables.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to in par. (2)(G), is title VI of Pub. L. 91–230, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 175. Part B of the Act is classified generally to subchapter II (§1411 et seq.) of chapter 33 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1400 of this title and Tables.
2015—Pub. L. 114–95, §4301(4)(A), substituted "part" for "subpart" in introductory provisions.
§7221j. Authorization of appropriations
(1) $270,000,000 for fiscal year 2017;
(2) $270,000,000 for fiscal year 2018;
(3) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2019; and
(4) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2020.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, §4311, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §4301(5), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2013.)
A prior section 7221j, Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, §4311, formerly title V, §5211, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1799; renumbered title IV, §4311, Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, §4001(b)(2)(A), (B), (D)(iii), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1967, authorized appropriations for fiscal year 2002 and the 5 succeeding fiscal years, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–95, §5, title IV, §4301(5), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1806, 2013, effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs.
Prior sections 7223 to 7223j and 7225 to 7225g were repealed by Pub. L. 114–95, §5, title IV, §4001(b)(1)(B), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1806, 1967, effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs.
Section 7223, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5221, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1800, stated purpose of subpart 2 of part B of former subchapter V of this chapter, related to credit enhancement initiatives to assist charter school facility acquisition, construction, and renovation.
Section 7223a, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5222, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1800, related to grants to eligible entities.
Section 7223b, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5223, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1800, related to applications for grants.
Section 7223c, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5224, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1801, related to charter school objectives.
Section 7223d, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5225, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1801, related to reserve account.
Section 7223e, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5226, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1802, related to limitation on administrative costs.
Section 7223f, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5227, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1802, related to audits and reports.
Section 7223g, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5228, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1803, provided that there was no full faith and credit for grantee obligations.
Section 7223h, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5229, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1803, related to recovery of funds.
Section 7223i, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5230, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1803, defined terms for the former subpart.
Section 7223j, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5231, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1803, authorized appropriations for fiscal years 2002 and 2003.
Section 7225, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5241, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1803, authorized grants to carry out subpart 3 of part B of former subchapter V of this chapter, related to voluntary public school choice programs.
Section 7225a, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5242, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1804, related to uses of funds.
Section 7225b, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5243, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1804, related to applications for grants.
Section 7225c, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5244, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1804, related to priorities in awarding grants.
Section 7225d, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5245, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1805, related to requirements and voluntary participation.
Section 7225e, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5246, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1805, related to evaluations.
Section 7225f, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5247, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1805, defined terms for the former subpart.
Section 7225g, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5248, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1806, authorized appropriations for fiscal year 2002 and the 5 succeeding fiscal years.