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Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026

Introduced Mar 9, 2026 by Rep. Haley M. Stevens

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Latest action · Mar 9, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

What it does

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service.

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