Bill · H.R. 5056· House(119-HR-5056)
Teachers Are Leaders Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 8/26/2025
- Last activity
- 8/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Bradley Schneider
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a teacher leader development program through competitive grants. The program focuses on providing professional development and training to classroom teachers who take on leadership roles to improve student academic achievement and school needs. Participating teachers continue to work as classroom instructors while carrying out formalized leadership duties like curriculum development, peer coaching, and family engagement. The legislation outlines specific criteria for selecting experienced and certified teachers to participate in the program for a duration of two to three years. Additionally, the bill authorizes the appropriation of funds for fiscal year 2025 and the five succeeding fiscal years to support these programs.
Yes· 3 of 16
Does this put more money into public schools?+5
The bill authorizes new grant funding and appropriations to support teacher leader development programs in schools.
Would children be better off under this?+4
Enhanced teacher leadership and professional development are designed to improve student academic achievement.
Would students be better off under this?+4
The core objective of the bill is to increase student academic achievement through better supported teachers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Professional Growth and Credentials for Teachers: Section 2(a)(2)(A) provides teachers in the program with one year of professional development, training, and support that may result in the awarding of a credential in teacher leadership. This gives educators structured support and formal recognition for advancing their skills.
- Financial Support through Stipends: Section 2(a)(4)(D) allows grant funds to pay for a portion of a stipend for teacher leaders when matched by non-Federal public or private funds. This helps financially support teachers who take on extra leadership duties.
- Targeted School and Student Improvements: Section 2(a)(1) mandates that teacher leaders carry out formalized leadership responsibilities to increase academic achievement and address demonstrated school needs, such as curriculum development, peer observations, and family engagement. This benefits the entire school community by focusing on collaborative learning and student success.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Mandatory Repayments for Incomplete Terms: Section 2(a)(4)(E) allows the program to require teacher leaders to pay back the cost of attaining their teacher leadership credential if they do not complete their term of service in the program. This could place a financial burden on teachers who are unable to finish their service due to unforeseen circumstances.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+4Good For Students+4Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1Good For Women+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- 7/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Charles FleischmannRepublican · Tennessee
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
John MannionDemocrat · New York
Lauren UnderwoodDemocrat · Illinois