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HR 2616 - 105

Charter School Expansion Act of 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-278.

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Charter School Expansion Act of 1998 Became Public Law No: 105-278. Education

Charter School Expansion Act of 1998 Became Public Law No: 105-278. Education

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35 Passed Senate amended Feb 26, 2001

Charter School Expansion Act of 1998 - 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. (Sec. 3) Sets forth certain priorities for awarding charter school program grants to SEAs. Bases such priorities on State progress in increasing numbers of high quality and accountable charter schools, and on State provision for: (1) non-LEA public chartering agencies or LEA appeals processes for denials of charters; (2) periodic review and evaluation of charter schools by the chartering agency; and (3) charter schools' participation in State or local assessments of public schools. 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 are operating, or are approved to open, in the State. Revises SEA application requirements to include descriptions of: (1) how a charter school that is considered an LEA, or an LEA in which a charter school is located, will comply with specified provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; and (2) dissemination activities and how they will involve charter schools and other public schools, LEAs, developers, and potential developers, if the applicant desires to use subgrant funds for such activities. Revises selection criteria for SEAs to receive grants to include: (1) the number of high quality charter schools created in the State; and (2), in the case of SEAs that propose use of up to ten percent of grant funds for such activities the quality of dissemination activities and the likelihood that they will improve student achievement. Allows a charter school to apply for funds to carry out dissemination activities, whether or not it has applied for or received funds for planning, program design, or implementation, if it has been in operation for at least three consecutive years and has demonstrated overall success. Directs the Secretary of Education to: (1) reserve a specified amount for specified 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 the authorization of appropriations for FY 1999 through 2003.

36 Passed House amended Feb 26, 2001

Community-Designed Charter Schools Act - 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. Extends the grant program period of eligibility. Allows basic grants or subgrants for planning, design, or initial implementation of charter schools to be awarded for a period of up to five years, which may be followed by an additional two-year extension period, notwithstanding that the State does not have a specific statute exempting charter schools from significant State or local rules that inhibit the flexible operation and management of public schools. Sets forth certain priorities for awarding grants to SEAs. Bases such priorities on requirements of State laws regarding charter schools' budget autonomy, increased numbers, and periodic review and evaluation. Includes among requirements for SEA applications 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. Requires SEA applications to include assurances that, and descriptions how, LEAs will comply with the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act with respect to provision of special education and related services to children with disabilities in charter schools. Includes among selection criteria for awarding grants to SEAs the number of charter schools created in the State. Prohibits States that receive grants under this Act and designate a tribally controlled school as a charter school from considering payments to a school under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 in determining the eligibility of the school to receive any other Federal, State, or local aid or the amount of such aid. Eliminates provisions for State revolving trust funds for charter schools. Directs the Secretary of Education to: (1) reserve a specified amount for national activities on behalf of such 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 student records transfer and for 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 the authorization of appropriations for FY 1998 through 2002. Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to make contracts or subcontracts with persons who have fraudulently labelled products as "Made in America."

17 Reported to House with amendment(s) Feb 26, 2001

Charter Schools Amendments 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. Extends the grant program period of eligibility. Allows basic grants or subgrants for planning, design, or initial implementation of charter schools to be awarded for a period of up to five years, which may be followed by an additional two-year extension period. Sets forth certain priorities for awarding grants to SEAs. Bases such priorities on requirements of State laws regarding charter schools' budget autonomy, increased numbers, and periodic review and evaluation. Includes among requirements for SEA applications 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 selection criteria for awarding grants to SEAs the number of charter schools created in the State. Eliminates provisions for State revolving trust funds for charter schools. Directs the Secretary of Education to: (1) reserve a specified amount for national activities on behalf of such schools; and (2) ensure that each public charter school receives its full share of funding LEAs for helping disadvantaged children meet high standards. Sets forth requirements for student records transfer and for 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 the authorization of appropriations.

00 Introduced in House Feb 26, 2001

Charter Schools Amendments 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. Extends the grant program period of eligibility. Allows initial grants or subgrants for planning, design, or initial implementation of charter schools to be awarded for a period of up to five years, which may be followed by an additional two-year extension period. Sets forth certain priorities for awarding grants to SEAs. Bases such priorities on requirements of State laws regarding charter schools' funding, increased numbers, and periodic review and evaluation. Includes among requirements for SEA applications 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; and (2) ensure that each such school receives its commensurate share of Federal education funds allocated by formula. Includes among selection criteria for awarding grants to SEAs the number of charter schools created in the State. Eliminates provisions for State revolving trust funds for charter schools. Directs the Secretary of Education to: (1) reserve a specified portion of public charter school funds for certain national activities on behalf of such schools; and (2) ensure that each public charter school receives its full share of funding for improving basic programs operated by LEAs for helping disadvantaged children meet high standards. Sets forth requirements for student records transfer and for 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 the authorization of appropriations.

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Oct 22, 1998

Signed by President.

Oct 22, 1998

Signed by President.

Oct 22, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-278.

Oct 22, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-278.

Oct 20, 1998

Presented to President.

Oct 20, 1998

Presented to President.

Oct 10, 1998

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 50 (Roll No. 519).(consideration: CR H10409-10410)

Oct 10, 1998

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 50 (Roll No. 519). (consideration: CR H10409-10410)

Oct 10, 1998

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Oct 9, 1998

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Oct 9, 1998

Mr. Riggs moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

Oct 9, 1998

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Oct 9, 1998

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Oct 8, 1998

Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Oct 8, 1998

Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Oct 8, 1998

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12069)

Oct 8, 1998

Amendment SP 3795 proposed by Senator Jeffords for Senator Coats.

Oct 8, 1998

Amendment SP 3795 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Oct 8, 1998

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Oct 8, 1998

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Mar 31, 1998

Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Hearings held.

Nov 13, 1997

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

Nov 7, 1997

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10183-10200)

Nov 7, 1997

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Nov 7, 1997

Mr. Menendez moved that the Committee rise.

Nov 7, 1997

On motion that the Committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 71 - 348 (Roll no. 608).

Nov 7, 1997

Mr. Riggs asked unanimous consent that the following amendments be included in the Pastore amendment and that the Pastore amendment be considered en bloc: An amendment by Mr. Kingston and an amendment by Mr. Traficant.

Nov 7, 1997

Ms. Velazquez moved that the Committee rise.

Nov 7, 1997

On motion that the Committee rise. Failed by recorded vote: 75 - 334 (Roll no. 609).

Nov 7, 1997

At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the Tierney amendment and announced that, by voice vote, the amendment was not agreed to. Mr. Tierney objected to the vote on grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings were postponed.

Nov 7, 1997

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2616.

Nov 7, 1997

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Nov 7, 1997

The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

Nov 7, 1997

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 367 - 57 (Roll no. 611).

Nov 7, 1997

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 367 - 57 (Roll no. 611).

Nov 7, 1997

Mr. Doggett moved to reconsider the vote.

Nov 7, 1997

Mr. Riggs moved to table the motion to reconsider

Nov 7, 1997

On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by recorded vote: 256 - 163 (Roll no. 612).

Nov 7, 1997

The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2616.

Nov 7, 1997

Received in the Senate.

Nov 4, 1997

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 288. (consideration: CR H9970-9983)

Nov 4, 1997

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2746 and H.R. 2616.

Nov 4, 1997

The Speaker designated the Honorable Vince Snowbarger to act as Chairman of the Committee.

Nov 4, 1997

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 288 and Rule XXIII.

Nov 4, 1997

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.

Nov 4, 1997

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 288, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Riggs amendment.

Nov 4, 1997

Mr. Riggs moved that the Committee rise.

Nov 4, 1997

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Nov 4, 1997

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2616 as unfinished business.

Oct 31, 1997

Rule H. Res. 288 passed House.

Oct 29, 1997

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 288 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2746 and H.R. 2616.

Oct 14, 1997

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 105-321. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.

Oct 14, 1997

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 105-321. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.

Oct 14, 1997

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 185.

Oct 9, 1997

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Oct 9, 1997

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 8.

Oct 6, 1997

Introduced in House

Oct 6, 1997

Introduced in House

Oct 6, 1997

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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