What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 9005.
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.
Status:
Expired
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