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DemocratBill · H.R. 2021· House(119-HR-2021)

American Teacher Act

Rep. Wilson
Age: 84 years
Florida
Introduced
3/10/2025
Last activity
3/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by
Frederica Wilson
Cosponsors
Democrat - 100Republican - 1
Education
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The American Teacher Act aims to provide grants to State educational agencies to help increase teacher salaries. The bill seeks to ensure that every full-time teacher at a qualifying school earns a minimum annual salary of at least $60,000, adjusted for inflation. It establishes a system where states receive 4-year grants to meet this threshold and distribute funds to local agencies. The legislation also includes provisions for cost-of-living adjustments to protect salaries against inflation. Additionally, the Secretary may use funds for a national campaign to promote the teaching profession.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Does this put more money into public schools?+7

    The bill provides significant grant funding to state agencies to increase teacher salaries in public schools.

  • Would students be better off under this?+5

    Increasing teacher salaries helps combat shortages and stabilizes the learning environment for students.

  • Does this raise the lowest wage an employer may pay?+5

    The bill effectively establishes a minimum annual salary threshold of $60,000 for full-time teachers.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2

    The bill imposes federal requirements on state educational agencies regarding salary schedules and sustainability.