HR 7883

Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026

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.

Bill status

Status: In committee
Sponsor: Rep. Haley M. Stevens [D-MI-11]
Cosponsors: 2
Policy area: Education
Introduced: 2026-03-09
Latest action: 2026-03-09: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Committee referrals

Education and Workforce Committee: House · Referred To · 2026-03-09

Recent actions

2026-03-09: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-03-09: Introduced in House
2026-03-09: Introduced in House