Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026

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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.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 9, 2026

Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026

Latest action (Mar 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Policy area: Education · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 9, 2026

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.