Charter School Expansion Act of 1998

Summary

Charter School Expansion Act of 1997 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize a State educational agency (SEA) to use funds for planning, designing, and initial implementation of public charter schools. Requires local educational agencies (LEAs) to use innovative assistance funds for the same purpose. Sets forth certain priorities for awarding charter school program grants to SEAs. Bases such priorities on requirements of State laws regarding: (1) charter schools' increased numbers; (2) non-LEA public chartering agencies or LEA appeals processes for denials of charters; (3) automatic waiver of State and local education laws; and (4) periodic review and evaluation. Includes among requirements for SEA applications for charter school program grants a description of how the SEA will: (1) inform each charter school of available Federal programs and funds that each such school is eligible to receive; (2) ensure that each such school receives its commensurate share of Federal education funds allocated by formula; and (3) disseminate best or promising practices of charter schools to LEAs. Includes among criteria for the amount of such a grant award to an SEA the number of charter schools that will be created in the State. Directs the Secretary of Education to: (1) reserve a specified amount for national activities on behalf of such charter schools; and (2) (along with SEAs) ensure that each public charter school receives its full share of funding for LEAs for helping disadvantaged children meet high standards. Sets forth requirements for solicitation of input from charter school operators, student records transfer, and paperwork reduction. Specifies that a public charter school: (1) must have a performance contract with the authorized public chartering agency in the State; and (2) is a school to which parents choose to send their children. Extends and increases the authorization of appropriations for FY 1998 through 2002.

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Timeline

1. 5 November 1997

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 November 1997

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11775-11776)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 November 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 31 March 1998

   Committee

   Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

5. 29 July 1998

   Reported

   Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

6. 8 September 1998

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540.

   Source: Calendars

7. 8 September 1998

   Reported

   Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Jeffords with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-301.

   Source: Committee

8. 8 September 1998

   Reported

   Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Jeffords with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-301.

   Source: Committee

9. 9 October 1998

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12246-12248)

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 8 September 1998 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 5 November 1997 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 8 September 1998

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 8 September 1998

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 8 September 1998

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 5 November 1997

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 5 November 1997

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 5 November 1997

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Sponsors

• Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kerrey, J. Robert [D-NE] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] · D · Cosponsor
• · sshr00 · Standing

Related records

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