Educators for America Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
The Educators for America Act, introduced by Senator Mark Kelly, proposes to amend requirements for teaching residency programs. Specifically, it would change how eligible individuals are selected for these programs.
The bill aims to establish new criteria for selecting participants in teaching residency programs. A key change would be to prioritize the recruitment and selection of individuals who are underrepresented in the teaching profession, including men.
This bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As it has just been introduced, it would need to be considered by this committee before potentially moving forward in the legislative process.
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Timeline
16 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 5029 do?
- The Educators for America Act, introduced by Senator Mark Kelly, proposes to amend requirements for teaching residency programs. Specifically, it would change how eligible individuals are selected for these programs. The bill aims to establish new criteria for selecting participants in teaching residency programs. A key change would be to prioritize the recruitment and selection of individuals who are underrepresented in the teaching profession, including men. This bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As it has just been introduced, it would need to be considered by this committee before potentially moving forward in the legislative process.
- Has S. 5029 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5029. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5029?
- S. 5029 was sponsored by Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5029?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (16 Jul 2026).
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