Senate Bill 2367
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 31, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2367
Congress
116
Policy Area
Education
Education
Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Addressing Teacher Shortages Program. Through this program, ED shall award grants for local education 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.
July 31, 2019
07/31/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
07/31/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:12 PM