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Proposal:Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2023

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2023

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.

Bill Title

Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2023

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2023-07-20: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • 2023-07-20: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.