Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 9, 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.
What just happenedMar 9, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 9, 2026
- Mar 9, 2026IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Mar 9, 2026IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate