HR 4083 118th Congress House Education

Charter Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency Act

Introduced: June 13, 2023 Introduced by: Tlaib, Rashida Democratic · Michigan See on congress.gov

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Jun 13, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Jun 13, 2023

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2816)

Jun 13, 2023

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Charter Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency Act or the COAT Act

This bill requires state educational agencies, in order to receive certain federal funds, to ensure that each contract between a charter school located in the state and a private charter management organization includes certain compliance requirements.

Specifically, such organization must annually disclose certain information to the Department of Education (ED), including the identity of each charter school it operates or manages, the amount expended on operations and administration, information about its contracts, and an audited income statement. ED must publish such information on its website.

Additionally, such organization must hold board meetings that are open and accessible to the public.

What's happening now June 13, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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