Equitable Access to School Facilities Act

The Equitable Access to School Facilities Act creates a federal grant program to help states improve charter school access to school facilities and reduce costs. It provides competitive grants to state education agencies to fund charter school facility needs - including acquisition, leasing, renovation, and ongoing costs - with priority given to states that offer tax-exempt financing and treat charter schools equally in land-use policies (like permitting and fees). The bill also updates the federal charter school program to allow states more flexibility in fund allocation and project timelines. This directly benefits charter schools, especially in low-income and rural communities, by addressing disparities in facility access and affordability.