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.
USA115th CongressHR-7023| House
| Updated: 10/2/2018
Collin C. Peterson
Democratic Representative
Minnesota
Cosponsors (1)
Education and Workforce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Addressing Teacher Shortages Program. Through this program, ED shall award competitive grants for local education agencies, in partnership with institutions of higher education, 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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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Education
Congressional oversightEducational technology and distance educationEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationLicensing and registrationsPerformance measurementRural conditions and developmentTeaching, teachers, curriculaWages and earnings
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.
USA115th CongressHR-7023| House
| Updated: 10/2/2018
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Addressing Teacher Shortages Program. Through this program, ED shall award competitive grants for local education agencies, in partnership with institutions of higher education, 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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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Collin C. Peterson
Democratic Representative
Minnesota
Cosponsors (1)
Education and Workforce Committee
Education
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Congressional oversightEducational technology and distance educationEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationLicensing and registrationsPerformance measurementRural conditions and developmentTeaching, teachers, curriculaWages and earnings