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Doubling TEACH Grants and Protecting Financial Aid for Future Educators.

This act significantly increases financial aid for students preparing to become teachers by doubling the maximum annual TEACH Grant amount to $8,000. It expands where recipients can fulfill their service requirement, now including high-need early education programs. Crucially, the program is protected from future automatic budget cuts, ensuring stable financial support for aspiring educators.
Key points
The maximum annual TEACH Grant is doubled from $4,000 to $8,000, and the aggregate limit is raised to $32,000, making college significantly more affordable.
Recipients can now fulfill their teaching service obligation by working in high-need early education programs, broadening career options.
The TEACH Grant program is exempted from federal budget sequestration, protecting its funding from automatic cuts.
The bill prohibits the imposition of new monetary penalties for failure to complete the required teaching service.
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Print number: 118_S_1581
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-05-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Diversify Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1581.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The maximum annual TEACH Grant is doubled from $4,000 to $8,000, and the aggregate limit is raised to $32,000, making college significantly more affordable.
  • Recipients can now fulfill their teaching service obligation by working in high-need early education programs, broadening career options.
  • The TEACH Grant program is exempted from federal budget sequestration, protecting its funding from automatic cuts.
  • The bill prohibits the imposition of new monetary penalties for failure to complete the required teaching service.
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 Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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