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FLEX Act A Senate bill that expands how federal Charter Schools Program funds can be used for programs, staff, facilities, and transportation.
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July 18, 2026
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Al GreenU.S. Representative, Texas District 9
August PflugerU.S. Representative, Texas District 11
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Beth Van DuyneU.S. Representative, Texas District 24
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How this connects
The Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act (FLEX Act) expands the federal Charter Schools Program. It allows grant money to be used for new academic programs, hiring teachers, building repairs, portable classrooms, and student transportation. Schools could also get advance payments. The Department of Education would need to support rural students and students with disabilities, and consult charter school operators before making new rules.
Federal grant rules for charter schools would change, affecting how nearby charter schools are funded and what they can spend federal money on, including buildings, teachers, and transportation.
