S. 4025 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Mar 9, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFunds programs to address teacher shortages
The bill directs the Department of Education to create a new grant program that gives money to schools and school districts. Schools can use the grants to start or expand teaching residency programs (where people learn to teach on the job), mentor programs for teachers, recruitment and 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 or run a school, this could bring funding to help you recruit new teachers, train them, and keep experienced teachers from leaving. If you're a student, these programs might help your school have more stable staffing and better teacher support in your classroom.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, 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 SessionS. 4025
A BILL
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) · 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: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.”