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Introduced
01/28/2019
01/28/2019
In Committee
01/28/2019
01/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to establish teacher leader development programs. This bill authorizes grants for the establishment of professional development programs for teachers who remain in the classroom while also carrying out formalized leadership responsibilities.
AI Summary
This bill, the Teachers Are Leaders Act, authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to establish teacher leader development programs. These programs will provide professional development, training, and support to teachers who maintain their roles as classroom instructors while also carrying out formalized leadership responsibilities to increase student achievement and promote data-driven instructional practices. The programs must include one year of intensive training and the potential for an additional one to two years of ongoing support. The bill outlines specific requirements for selecting teacher leaders and using grant funds, such as requiring at least three years of teaching experience and providing a portion of a stipend for the teacher leaders.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Chris Coons (D)*,
John Cornyn (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
Cory Gardner (R),
Chuck Grassley (R),
James Inhofe (R),
Doug Jones (D),
James Lankford (R),
Chris Murphy (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Pat Roberts (R),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 01/28/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/235/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s235/BILLS-116s235is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s235/BILLS-116s235is.pdf.pdf |
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