Bill115th CongressFiled Oct 2, 2018Education
H.R. 7023
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 2, 2018)
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2018
This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Addressing Teacher Shortages Program. Through this program, ED shall award competitive grants for local education agencies, in partnership with institutions of higher education, 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.
What just happenedOct 2, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7](D-MN)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in HouseOct 2, 2018
- Oct 2, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Oct 2, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 2, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House