To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to State educational agencies to carry out wellness programs for school personnel, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · May 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
This bill creates a new federal grant program to help schools support the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of teachers and school staff. The Secretary of Education would award competitive grants to state education agencies for five-year periods, which would then distribute subgrants to local school districts. Funding is authorized at unspecified levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The grants would support wellness programs focused on stress management, workplace conditions, workload, and job satisfaction, with priority given to states experiencing teacher and administrator shortages and to districts serving high-need student populations. States and districts receiving funds must report annually on program implementation and track changes in staff retention and vacancy rates, with a final report due 180 days after the grant period ends documenting the effectiveness of the wellness initiatives and best practices for implementation.
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