S 4025 ยท Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Introduced
- Mar 9, 2026
- Latest action
- Mar 9, 2026
- Sponsor
- Sen. Tina Smith [D-MN]
- Policy area
- Education
- Cosponsors
- 0
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 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Mar 9, 2026 Introduced in Senate
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.