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S. 3185 115th Congress Senate

Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2018

Official title: 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 … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: 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.

Introduced: July 9, 2018 Introduced by: Tina Smith Democratic · Minnesota See on congress.gov
Education Congressional oversightEducation programs fundingEducational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary education
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jul 9, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 9, 2018
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 Latest action July 9, 2018

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

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Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2018

This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Addressing Teacher Shortages Program. Through this program, ED shall award competitive grants for local education agencies, in partnership with institutions of higher education, 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.
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 7023 Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3185: Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-3185/
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"S. 3185: Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2018." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-3185/.
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