Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 4025
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
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Introduced 2026-03-09Topic: education · higher education · laborSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceAddressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026 This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Addressing Teacher Shortages Program. Through this program, ED shall award grants for local educational agencies to address teacher shortage challenges. Specifically, grant funds may be used to establish or expand teaching residency programs, teacher mentor programs, specified recruitment and training programs, and other evidence-based strategies to increase teacher retention and support teachers.
Sponsors
- Tina Smith Democrat sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | refer |
| 2026-03-09 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |