The CHARTER Act would ensure that every charter school is in full compliance with the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) by denying federal funds to any charter school that enters into a contract with a for-profit entity to operate, oversee or manage the school. When passed, this Act will close the loophole that profiteers have exploited.
It is time for a moratorium on the federal Charter Schools Program (CSP).
Tell Congress to make sure these loans are immediately paid back. Employees of our small businesses desperately need the money.
TAKE ACTION: Stop Betsy DeVos from taking $180 million in federal coronavirus relief funds for voucher-like grants and private virtual, online education.
Publicly funded charter schools should not be eligible for funds to save small businesses. They are still amply funded by taxpayers.