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20 U.S.C. § 7221a — Program authorized

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20 U.S.C. § 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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section7221j&num=0&edition=prelim) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall— (1) reserve 12.5 percent to support charter school facilities assistance under [section 7221c of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section7221c&num=0&edition=prelim); (2) reserve 22.5 percent to carry out national activities under [section 7221d of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section7221d&num=0&edition=prelim); and (3) use the remaining amount after the reservations under paragraphs (1) and (2) to carry out [section 7221b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section7221b&num=0&edition=prelim). **(c) Prior grants and subgrants** The recipient of a grant or subgrant under part B of title V (as such part w

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20 U.S.C. § 6301 — Agreements and records

**(a) Agreements** In any case in which a negotiated rulemaking process is established under [section 6571(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section6571/b&num=0&edition=prelim), all published proposed regulations shall conform to agreements that result from the rulemaking described in [section 6571 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section6571&num=0&edition=prelim) unless the Secretary reopens the negotiated rulemaking process. **(b) Records** The Secretary shall ensure that an accurate and reliable record of agreements reached during the negotiations process is maintained.

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20 U.S.C. § 7221b — Grants to support high-quality charter schools

**(a) State entity defined** For purposes of this section, the term “State entity” means— (1) a State educational agency; (2) a State charter school board; (3) a Governor of a State; or (4) a charter school support organization. **(b) Program authorized** From the amount available under [section 7221a(b)(3) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section7221a/b/3&num=0&edition=prelim), 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— (A) open and prepare for the operation of new charter schools; (B) open and prepare for the operation of replicated high-quality charter schools; or (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** (1) **In general** — A State entity receiving a grant under this section shall— (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 adminis

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20 U.S.C. § 7221j — Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part— (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.

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20 U.S.C. § 7221c — Facilities financing assistance

**(a) Grants to eligible entities** (1) **In general** — From the amount reserved under [section 7221a(b)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section7221a/b/1&num=0&edition=prelim), the Secretary shall use not less than 50 percent to award, on a competitive basis, not less than 3 grants to eligible entities that have the highest-quality applications approved under subsection (d), after considering the diversity of such applications, to demonstrate innovative methods of helping charter schools to address the cost of acquiring, constructing, and renovating facilities by enhancing the availability of loans or bond financing. (2) **Eligible entity defined** — For the purposes of this section, the term “eligible entity” means— (A) a public entity, such as a State or local governmental entity; (B) a private nonprofit entity; or (C) a consortium of entities described in subparagraphs (A) and (B). **(b) Grantee selection** The Secretary shall evaluate each application submitted under subsection (d), and shall determine whether the application is sufficient to merit approval. **(c) Grant characteristics** Grants under subsection (a) shall be of sufficient size, scope, and quality so as to ensure an effective demonstration of an innovative means of enhancing credit for the financing of charter school acquisition, construction, or renovation. **(d) Applications** (1) **In general** — An eligible entity desiring to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary in such form as the Secretary may reasonably require. (2) **Contents** — An application submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain— (A) a statement identifying the activities that the eligible entity proposes to carry out

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20 U.S.C. § 7221d — National activities

**(a) In general** From the amount reserved under [section 7221a(b)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section7221a/b/2&num=0&edition=prelim), 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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section7221b/h&num=0&edition=prelim) in a State that did not receive a grant under [section 7221b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section7221b&num=0&edition=prelim); 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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section7221b/b/1&num=0&edition=prelim); and (ii) eligible entities and States receiving grants under [section 7221c of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section7221c&num=0&edition=prelim); (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** (1) **In general** — The Secretary shall make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities having applications approved under paragraph (3) to enable such entities to o

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20 U.S.C. § 7972 — Definitions

As used in this subpart: 11 See References in Text note below. (1) **Children** — The term “children” means individuals who have not attained the age of 18. (2) **Children’s services** — The term “children’s services” means the provision on a routine or regular basis of health, day care, education, or library services— (A) that are funded, after January 8, 2002, directly by the Federal Government or through State or local governments, by Federal grant, loan, loan guarantee, or contract programs— (i) administered by either the Secretary of Health and Human Services or the Secretary of Education (other than services provided and funded solely under titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act [[42 U.S.C. 1395](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1395&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq., 1396 et seq.]); or (ii) administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the case of a clinic (as defined in part 246.2 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling)) under section 17(b)(6) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 [[42 U.S.C. 1786(b)(6)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1786/b/6&num=0&edition=prelim)]; or (B) that are provided in indoor facilities that are constructed, operated, or maintained with such Federal funds, as determined by the appropriate head of a Federal agency in any enforcement action carried out under this subpart,1 except that nothing in clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) is intended to include facilities (other than clinics) where coupons are redeemed under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 [[42 U.S.C. 1771](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1771&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]. (3)

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20 U.S.C. § 7345a — Purpose

It is the purpose of this part to address the unique needs of rural school districts that frequently— (1) lack the personnel and resources needed to compete effectively for Federal competitive grants; and (2) receive formula grant allocations in amounts too small to be effective in meeting their intended purposes.

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20 U.S.C. § 7221a — Program authorized

Page 1486 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 7221 § 7221. Purpose It is the purpose of this part to— (1) improve the United States education sys- tem and education opportunities for all people in the United States by supporting innovation in public education in public school settings that prepare students to compete and con- tribute to the global economy and a stronger Nation; (2) provide financial assistance for the plan- ning, program design, and initial implementa- tion of charter schools; (3) increase the number of high-quality char- ter schools available to students across the United States; (4) evaluate the impact of charter schools on student achievement, families, and commu- nities, and share best practices between char- ter schools and other public schools; (5) encourage States to provide support to charter schools for facilities financing in an amount more nearly commensurate to the amount States typically provide for tradi- tional public schools; (6) expand opportunities for children with disabilities, English learners, and other tradi- tionally underserved students to attend char- ter schools and meet the challenging State academic standards; (7) support efforts to strengthen the charter school authorizing process to improve per- formance management, including trans- parency, oversight and monitoring (including financial audits), and evaluation of such schools; and (8) support quality, accountability, and transparency in the operational performance of all authorized public chartering agencies, including State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and other authorizing entities. (Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, § 4301, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, § 4301(1), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1993.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A pri

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