Sponsor · U.S. Senator for Minnesota · Democratic
Senate bill · S. 4025 (119th Congress)
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.
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Committee
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · U.S. Senate
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Full history
- Mar 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Mar 9, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Mar 9, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Mar 9, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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