In CommitteeFiled Mar 9, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D)
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 9, 2026
Summary
The bill orders the U.S. Department of Education to set up an Addressing Teacher Shortages Program that provides grants to local school districts and consortia. Grant money can be used for teaching residency programs, mentor programs, recruitment and training initiatives, and other proven strategies to increase teacher numbers and keep them in the classroom. It focuses on rural schools, STEM, special education, ESL and on improving racial diversity among teachers.
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