S. 4025

119th Congress

In Committee

Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026

Sponsored byDemocrat:Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]MN· Introduced 9 March 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

9 March 2026·4 months ago

Summary

Introduced in Senate · Updated 3 April 2026

Addressing 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.

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  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    9 March 2026 · IntroReferral

  2. Introduced in Senate

    9 March 2026 · IntroReferral

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Democrat:Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]MN

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