HR 7883 ยท Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced
- Mar 9, 2026
- Latest action
- Mar 9, 2026
- Sponsor
- Rep. Haley M. Stevens [D-MI-11]
- Policy area
- Education
- Cosponsors
- 2
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.
Recent actions
- Mar 9, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Mar 9, 2026 Introduced in House
- Mar 9, 2026 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.