Bill · H.R. 9765· House(119-HR-9765)
Educators for America Act
- Introduced
- 7/16/2026
- Last activity
- 7/16/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Adam Smith
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Educators for America Act and was introduced in the House on July 16, 2026. It makes changes to the requirements for teaching residency programs found under part A of title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The text updates how teaching residency programs select individuals for participation. Specifically, it changes rules regarding the selection criteria for these programs. Finally, it adds a new requirement to prioritize certain groups for recruitment.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3
Aspiring teachers participating in residency programs benefit from clearer selection criteria.
Would students be better off under this?+3
Students benefit from a more diverse teaching workforce brought about by targeted recruitment.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+2
Prioritizing underrepresented groups in teaching residency programs helps minority candidates enter the profession.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 updates the law to require teaching residency programs to establish clear criteria for selecting eligible individuals to participate based on specific characteristics. This helps bring transparency and common sense to how participants are chosen.
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Section 2 adds a provision to prioritize the recruitment and selection of eligible individuals who are underrepresented in the teaching profession, which explicitly includes men. This could benefit individuals from underrepresented groups by helping them enter the teaching field.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions outlining negative consequences, burdens, or negative impacts for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Men+2Good For Native Americans+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+2Improves Racial Equity+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 7/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House
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