This bill supports efforts to recruit, prepare, and retain qualified teachers in under-resourced and underserved communities across the United States. It provides grants and funding for teacher preparation programs, professional development, and recruitment incentives in schools serving low-income and high-need areas. The bill supports various pathways into teaching, including scholarships and training for individuals who want to become educators. It establishes incentive programs to encourage experienced teachers to remain in high-need schools and districts. States and school districts will administer these programs in coordination with colleges and teacher preparation institutions.
Congressional Summary
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026This 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.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2026-03-09
- Date Added
- 2026-04-10