S. 4025
119th Congress
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
9 mars 2026·4 months ago
Summary
Introduced in Senate · Updated 3 avril 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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2 actions
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
9 mars 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
9 mars 2026 · IntroReferral
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Democrat:Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]MNClassification
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