Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
What This Bill Does
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.
Signals
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Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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