Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
119-HR-7883119th CongressIntroduced Mar 9, 2026Education
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor
Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11](D-MI-11)2 cosponsors
Summary
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.
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 9, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2026Library of Congress