Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
The summary
What this bill does
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.
Legislative timeline
From introduction
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced & referred to committee
Congressional support
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Member of Congress · D-MN
Roll-call vote
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The vote, by member
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Bill Metadata
| Congress | 119 |
| Bill Type | S |
| Bill Number | 4025 |
| Origin Chamber | Senate |
| Current Status | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Policy Area | Education |
| Primary Committee | Not assigned |
| Introduced | March 9, 2026 |
| Latest Action | March 9, 2026 |
| Cosponsors | 0 · House vote — · 1 views |