4025 -- Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026 | Poliscope

Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026

4025

119th Congress

Education

In Committee

Legislative Progress

✓

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Other Chamber

Enacted

Introduced

March 9, 2026

Latest Action

March 9, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Tina SmithDemocratic(MN)

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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.