The Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act authorizes a competitive grant program through the Department of Education to support mentoring and induction programs for new teachers and principals, with the goal of reducing teacher turnover and improving student learning outcomes, particularly in under-resourced schools, rural areas, and schools serving students of color. The program distributes federal grants to state educational agencies, which must provide a 50% match in funding, though this requirement can be waived for certain regions facing financial hardship or exceptional circumstances. The Department of Education will reserve 2% of appropriated funds for administration and technical assistance and 1% for Bureau of Indian Education programs. Congress authorizes whatever funding is necessary to carry out the program beginning in fiscal year 2027 and in all subsequent years, though no specific dollar amount is specified in the bill.
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