Equitable Access to School Facilities Act

Improved Access to Facilities: The bill seeks to increase charter schools' access to State funds, financing, and public buildings (Section 2(a)(ii)(A)(vi)).

Support for Underserved Communities: There is a specific focus on increasing access to adequate facilities for charter schools located in low-income and rural communities (Section 2(a)(ii)(A)(vi)(cc)).

Enhanced School Growth: The bill authorizes technical assistance and assistance in locating or accessing facilities to support opening, preparing, or expanding charter schools (Section 5(a)(1)).

Compliance Assistance: It provides one-time assistance to help planned or operating charter schools ensure their facilities comply with State and local building codes and regulations (Section 5(a)(1)).

Financial Support Mechanisms: The bill allows for the creation of a revolving loan fund to assist applicants in obtaining, renovating, or rehabilitating facilities (Section 5(a)(1)(2)(B)).

Requirement to Supplement Funds: Funds provided under this act must be used to supplement, rather than replace, non-Federal funds already being used for these activities (Section 2(a)(ii)(E)(iv)).

Application Restrictions: The Secretary is prohibited from requiring any information in a grant application that is not specifically listed in the requirements (Section 2(a)(ii)(iii)).