H.R. 7883 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Education and Workforce, Mar 9, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFunds programs to address teacher shortages
This bill directs the Department of Education to create a new grant program that gives money to local school districts. Districts can use these grants to start or expand teaching residency programs, mentor programs, recruitment efforts, training programs, and other strategies proven to help keep teachers in the classroom and support them in their work.
How it affects you
If you work in a school district facing teacher shortages, your schools could receive grants to try new approaches to recruit and keep teachers. Students may benefit if these programs help schools fill open teaching positions and provide better teacher support, though the summary doesn't specify exactly how many districts would be affected or what the direct impact would be on individual classrooms.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 9, 2026)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH. R. 7883
A BILL
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Haley M. Stevens (D-MI-11) · Introduced Mar 9, 2026 · Education · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 9, 2026: “Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.”