H.R. 7883
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor
Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Apr 10, 2026
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Bill Type
- HR
- Bill Number
- 7,883
- Congress
- 119
- Introduced Date
- Mar 9, 2026
- Policy Area
- Education
- Is Law
- No
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Source: House floor actions
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
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.
Education and Workforce Committee
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2026