This bill amends federal requirements for teaching residency programs that prepare people to become teachers. The legislation modifies how universities and colleges can select participants for these residency programs, requiring them to establish clear criteria for choosing candidates. A key addition prioritizes recruiting and selecting individuals from groups that are underrepresented in the teaching profession, specifically including men. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines. The changes apply to teaching residency programs funded under the Higher Education Act of 1965, which affects colleges, universities, and the students they recruit into teacher preparation programs.
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