The TEACH Improvement Act of 2026 modifies the federal TEACH Grant program to support teacher preparation by providing up to $4,000-$5,000 annually to undergraduate students and $10,000 to graduate students pursuing teaching careers in high-need fields at low-income schools, with recipients required to maintain a 3.25 GPA or higher and commit to four years of full-time teaching within eight years of graduation. The bill introduces accountability measures penalizing institutions with high rates of grant conversion to loans—those with 50% or more of recipients failing to complete their service obligations lose recruiting eligibility, while those with 40% or higher face restrictions and mandatory financial counseling for grant recipients. The bill also requires the Department of Education to submit biennial reports to Congress on recipient outcomes and annual reports on grant conversions, institutional compliance, and complaints, while establishing regulations to hold third-party servicers responsible for proper program administration and compensating recipients for servicer-caused errors. All provisions take effect July 1, 2026, giving schools and other affected parties time to prepare for implementation.
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