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Financial Support for Future Teachers and School Leaders

This act aims to facilitate access to residency programs for aspiring teachers, principals, and school leaders by making federal work-study funding available. This will enable more individuals to gain practical experience and high-quality professional preparation, helping to address staffing shortages in schools and improve the quality of education for children.
Key points
Students in teacher and principal residency programs will be eligible for federal work-study funds, reducing their educational costs.
The act seeks to increase the number of qualified teachers and school leaders, especially in high-need areas, leading to better educational quality.
Residency programs offer practical experience under experienced mentors, which increases retention rates and job effectiveness.
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Additional Information
Teacher, Principal, and Leader Residency Access Act
Print number: HR 3244
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Process start date: 2021-05-14