S 4025

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: Sen. Tina Smith [D-MN]
Cosponsors: 0
Policy area: Education
Introduced: 2026-03-09
Latest action: 2026-03-09: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Committee referrals

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee: Senate · Referred To · 2026-03-09

Recent actions

2026-03-09: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2026-03-09: Introduced in Senate