Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
119-S-4025119th CongressIntroduced Mar 9, 2026Education
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor
Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN](D-MN)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 (2)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 9, 2026Senate
Introduced in Senate
Mar 9, 2026Library of Congress