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This bill, titled the "Invest in Rural Teachers Act," aims to address teacher shortages in rural areas by establishing a grant program administered by the Secretary of Education. The program will provide funds to states, which will then award subgrants to eligible entities, such as local educational agencies (LEAs) and educational service agencies serving LEAs, to offer signing and retention bonuses to teachers in rural schools. To receive a bonus, a teacher must agree to teach in a rural school for three consecutive school years, and they will receive $5,000 annually for each of those years. The bill also encourages these entities to prioritize hiring teachers who are from the local community, including those who were born, raised, and educated there, and to partner with colleges and universities to inform aspiring teachers about these incentives and encourage them to pursue rural teaching positions. The program is authorized to receive $500,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2030.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7202/all-info