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HR8548Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA)
introduced
S4328119th CongressWALLET
FLEX Act
Sponsored By: Senator Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]
Introduced
Summary
Gives states and charter schools far more flexibility over federal charter school funding and planning. It would expand what grant money can pay for and let states speed up and advance funds to support planning, facilities, and program growth.
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- Families and students could see expanded programs at high‑quality charter schools because grants could pay for adding or expanding curricular and other offerings.
- Charter schools and State education agencies would gain wider uses for section 4303 grants, could receive advance payments through a state‑entity option, and could use up to two years for planning and program design, with new requirements to account for transportation.
- Federal support and oversight would shift toward targeted national activities by setting aside funds for technical assistance, sharing best practices, facilities access, program evaluation, and competitive grants to States that previously did not receive a 4303 award.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Bigger charter funding shares
If enacted, the bill would raise the minimum shares of annual charter program funds that must be set aside. It would require at least 15 percent, at least 25 percent, and at least 30 percent reserved for three named purposes each year. From the amount reserved for national activities, up to 10 percent could fund technical supports and up to 15 percent could fund competitive grants for States that did not get certain grants, and the remainder would fund other charter grants.
More ways schools can use grants
If enacted, the bill would expand what charter grants may pay for. Grants could pay to hire or compensate teachers, leaders, and specialized support staff. Grants could buy digital subscriptions and curriculum support, fund renovations or portable classrooms, and cover facility operation and repair costs. Grants could also support adding or expanding courses and other offerings to let more students enroll, with States asking for initial projections of schools or expansions.
Faster payments and longer planning
If enacted, the bill would let State entities set a planning and program design period of up to two years for applicants. It would also require that subgrantees be allowed to request advance payments and that State entities provide those advances under federal cash-management rules. State entities would be given advance payments or funding techniques so they can pass money to subgrantees promptly.
New rules apply to future grants
If enacted, the bill would apply its changes to grants awarded on or after the date of enactment. Entities with active grants awarded before enactment could choose to operate under the new rules for the rest of their grant period.
State duty on transport; single‑sex allowed
If enacted, the bill would require State entities to make sure each charter school receiving program funds addresses student transportation. The bill would also clarify that "education" may include other State programs and would say nothing in the part prevents schools from offering single-sex educational services where State law allows them.
Limits on paperwork and rulemaking
If enacted, the bill would require the Secretary to issue only regulations necessary for administration and to avoid adding nonstatutory burdens. The Secretary would need to consult charter operators before broad rulemaking. The bill would remove a required multi-year financial model from applications and make some State actions discretionary, which could reduce paperwork but also reduce uniform requirements.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]
FL • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
NC • R
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Tommy Tuberville
AL • R
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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