Equitable Access to School Facilities Act

S 1480, the Equitable Access to School Facilities Act, creates a federal grant program to help states improve charter schools' access to affordable facilities. It authorizes $100 million annually (2024-2028) for competitive grants to states that develop or expand programs providing charter schools with better access to public buildings, funding for facility acquisitions/renovations, and tax-exempt financing options. The bill requires states to prioritize reducing funding gaps between charter schools and traditional public schools, especially for schools in low-income and rural communities, and to ensure equitable treatment in land-use policies. This directly affects charter schools and state education agencies administering the grant programs.