119th Congress
S. 4025
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Tina Smith(D-MN)
- Introduced
- Mar 9, 2026
- Policy area
- Education
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (0)
No cosponsors.
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 9, 2026 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. - Mar 9, 2026
Introduced in Senate