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Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026

4/3/2026, 7:42 PM

Summary of Bill S 4025

The bill "A bill to support the preparation and retention of outstanding educators in all fields to ensure a bright future for children and youth in under-resourced and underserved communities in the United States" was introduced in the 119th Congress on March 9, 2026.

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

Bill S 4025 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2026. Bill S 4025 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 9, 2026.  Bill S 4025's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 9, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4025

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4025

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4025

A bill to support the preparation and retention of outstanding educators in all fields to ensure a bright future for children and youth in under-resourced and underserved communities in the United States, and for other purposes.
A bill to support the preparation and retention of outstanding educators in all fields to ensure a bright future for children and youth in under-resourced and underserved communities in the United States, and for other purposes.

Comments

Salem Lin profile image

Salem Lin

746

1 month 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 profile image

Brodie Holt

768

27 days ago

This bill sucks. It won't help me at all. Short term effects are negative.

Lennon Schroeder profile image

Lennon Schroeder

853

1 month 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 profile image

Skye Weeks

802

1 month ago

I don't like this bill. It's gonna mess things up for me and others. #notgood

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4025

Tina Smith
Tina Smith
MinnesotaDemocrat

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