118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 2417 — Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2023

“A bill 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.”

Education

Introduced Jul 20, 2023

Last action Jul 20, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 7 sectionsIntroduced in Senate

Timeline · 2 actions

Jul 20, 2023

Introduced in Senate

Jul 20, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.