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.
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Latest Action · July 31, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Addressing Teacher Shortages Program. Through this program, ED shall award grants for local education 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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