S. 4025
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor
Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Apr 3, 2026
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Bill Type
- S
- Bill Number
- 4,025
- Congress
- 119
- Introduced Date
- Mar 9, 2026
- Policy Area
- Education
- Is Law
- No
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Source: Senate
Introduced in Senate
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.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Introduced in Senate
Mar 9, 2026