Educators for America Act
The Educators for America Act amends the Higher Education Act to update how teacher residency programs select participants. It requires these programs to establish specific criteria for eligibility and to prioritize recruiting individuals who are underrepresented in the teaching profession, including men. This change directly affects federal funding for teacher residency programs and the demographic composition of new teachers. The bill focuses on modifying selection rules rather than creating new programs or changing funding amounts.
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Introduction
Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 16, 2026
Last action Jul 16, 2026
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Jul 16, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Jul 16, 2026
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Mark Kelly
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