S. 4025: Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-03-09 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-03 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-03-09):
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Addressing Teacher Shortages Program. Through this program, ED shall award grants for local educational agencies 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.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 4025 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4025?
S. 4025 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4025 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).