H.R. 7883 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
Cosponsors: 2 (2 D, 0 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-09
Introduced: 2026-03-09
Latest action (2026-03-09): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What H.R. 7883 does, in plain terms
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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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