Diversify Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
The Diversify Act, introduced in the Senate, proposes changes to the federal TEACH Grants program. This program provides grants to students who agree to teach in high-need schools or subject areas. The bill would increase the maximum grant amounts from $4,000 to $8,000 for certain individuals and from $16,000 to $32,000 for others. It would also allow grant funds to cover the full cost of attendance and expand eligibility for the service commitment to include teachers in high-need early childhood education programs. Additionally, the bill would prohibit monetary penalties for failing to complete the service requirement.
These changes would affect students pursuing a teaching career, particularly those who need financial assistance and intend to work in underserved areas or early childhood education. The bill also includes provisions to exempt the TEACH Grants program from budget sequestration orders.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on September 17, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. If it moves forward, it would need to be considered and passed by the committee, then by the full Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then be sent to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 5431 do?
- The Diversify Act, introduced in the Senate, proposes changes to the federal TEACH Grants program. This program provides grants to students who agree to teach in high-need schools or subject areas. The bill would increase the maximum grant amounts from $4,000 to $8,000 for certain individuals and from $16,000 to $32,000 for others. It would also allow grant funds to cover the full cost of attendance and expand eligibility for the service commitment to include teachers in high-need early childhood education programs. Additionally, the bill would prohibit monetary penalties for failing to complete the service requirement. These changes would affect students pursuing a teaching career, particularly those who need financial assistance and intend to work in underserved areas or early childhood education. The bill also includes provisions to exempt the TEACH Grants program from budget sequestration orders. The bill was introduced in the Senate on September 17, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. If it moves forward, it would need to be considered and passed by the committee, then by the full Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then be sent to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has S. 5431 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5431. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5431?
- S. 5431 was sponsored by Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), with 12 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5431?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (17 Sep 2026).
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