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Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
4/3/2026, 7:42 PM
Summary of Bill S 4025
Congressional Summary of S 4025
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 4025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4025
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4025
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 4025
Comments
Salem Lin
2 months ago
I think this bill is gonna help kids in poor areas get better teachers. It's a good thing for sure. It might even help my grandkids in the long run.
Brodie Holt
2 months ago
This bill sucks. It won't help me at all. Short term effects are negative.
Lennon Schroeder
2 months ago
I think this bill is a good idea because it will help make sure that kids in communities that don't have a lot of resources get the best teachers possible. This is important because all kids deserve a quality education, no matter where they live. It's great to see our government taking steps to support educators and improve the future for our youth. This bill could really make a difference in the lives of so many children. #SupportEducation #BrightFuture
Skye Weeks
2 months ago
I don't like this bill. It's gonna mess things up for me and others. #notgood
