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Federal Work-Study Funding for Teacher and Principal Residency Programs.

This law aims to tackle severe teacher shortages by making Federal Work-Study funds available to students in high-quality, year-long residency programs for teachers and school leaders. This change provides financial support and compensation to aspiring educators, particularly those from low-income backgrounds, while they train as paid apprentices in schools. The goal is to ensure that students benefit from more effective and stable teaching staff, especially in high-need districts.
Key points
Federal Work-Study funds are now available to compensate students participating in teacher, principal, and school leader residency programs.
Priority access to this funding is given to low-income students who are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.
The measure supports the recruitment and retention of highly qualified educators, aiming to reduce costly staff turnover in schools.
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Print number: 118_HR_9005
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Process start date: 2024-07-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Teacher, Principal, and Leader Residency Access Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9005.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal Work-Study funds are now available to compensate students participating in teacher, principal, and school leader residency programs.
  • Priority access to this funding is given to low-income students who are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.
  • The measure supports the recruitment and retention of highly qualified educators, aiming to reduce costly staff turnover in schools.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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