The "Educators for America Act" proposes amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965, specifically targeting requirements for teaching residency programs . It modifies how these programs establish criteria for selecting eligible individuals to participate, ensuring a structured approach to recruitment. A significant new provision mandates that these programs must prioritize the recruitment and selection of individuals who are underrepresented in the teaching profession . This explicitly includes men, aiming to diversify the educator workforce. The bill seeks to enhance the effectiveness of these residency programs by promoting greater inclusivity in teacher recruitment.