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PREP Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-2369| Senate 
| Updated: 7/19/2023
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals Act of 2023 or the PREP Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes and revises certain grant programs to address shortages of teachers and school leaders (e.g., principals) in elementary and secondary schools, including shortages in rural areas and related to specific positions (e.g., special education and English language instruction). First, the bill makes permanent and otherwise revises the Teacher Quality Partnership program (which provides grants to improve the quality of teachers and enhance professional development activities). In particular, the bill revises the program to (1) expand the purpose of grants to include the recruitment of well-prepared individuals, including individuals from underrepresented populations, into the teacher and school leadership force; (2) include training and professional development opportunities for school leaders; and (3) authorize a grant program to address workforce shortages or increase workforce diversity. Next, the bill makes permanent and otherwise revises the Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence program (which provides grants to establish teacher preparation programs at minority-serving institutions). Further, the bill allows grants to be used for school leader preparation programs. Additionally, the bill aligns activities within teacher preparation programs at predominantly Black institutions, Native American-serving nontribal institutions, and other minority-serving institutions with certain changes made to the Teacher Quality Partnership program. The bill permanently reauthorizes the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement program (which provides grants to improve science and engineering education at predominantly minority institutions).
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1337
PREP Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-752
PREP Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3060
PREP Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2244
PREP Act of 2021
Jul 19, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 19, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6500
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1337
    PREP Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-752
    PREP Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3060
    PREP Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2244
    PREP Act of 2021


  • July 19, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 19, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • January 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6500
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Education

PREP Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-2369| Senate 
| Updated: 7/19/2023
Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals Act of 2023 or the PREP Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes and revises certain grant programs to address shortages of teachers and school leaders (e.g., principals) in elementary and secondary schools, including shortages in rural areas and related to specific positions (e.g., special education and English language instruction). First, the bill makes permanent and otherwise revises the Teacher Quality Partnership program (which provides grants to improve the quality of teachers and enhance professional development activities). In particular, the bill revises the program to (1) expand the purpose of grants to include the recruitment of well-prepared individuals, including individuals from underrepresented populations, into the teacher and school leadership force; (2) include training and professional development opportunities for school leaders; and (3) authorize a grant program to address workforce shortages or increase workforce diversity. Next, the bill makes permanent and otherwise revises the Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence program (which provides grants to establish teacher preparation programs at minority-serving institutions). Further, the bill allows grants to be used for school leader preparation programs. Additionally, the bill aligns activities within teacher preparation programs at predominantly Black institutions, Native American-serving nontribal institutions, and other minority-serving institutions with certain changes made to the Teacher Quality Partnership program. The bill permanently reauthorizes the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement program (which provides grants to improve science and engineering education at predominantly minority institutions).
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1337
PREP Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-752
PREP Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3060
PREP Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2244
PREP Act of 2021
Jul 19, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 19, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6500
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1337
    PREP Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-752
    PREP Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3060
    PREP Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2244
    PREP Act of 2021


  • July 19, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 19, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • January 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6500
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted