Bill · S. 5029· Senate(119-S-5029)
Educators for America Act
- Introduced
- 7/16/2026
- Last activity
- 7/16/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Kelly
- 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 Senate on July 16, 2026. It amends the requirements for teaching residency programs found under part A of title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Specifically, the legislation updates section 202(e)(2)(B)(ii) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. It changes how teaching residency programs establish criteria for selecting eligible individuals to participate. Finally, the bill adds a requirement to prioritize the recruitment and selection of individuals who are underrepresented in the teaching profession.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would men be better off under this?+4
The bill explicitly calls out men as an underrepresented group in the teaching profession targeted for priority recruitment.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+4
The bill prioritizes the recruitment of underrepresented individuals in the teaching profession, which can support demographic equity.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+4
The legislation explicitly highlights the inclusion of men as a group underrepresented in teaching, supporting balanced representation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 of the bill adds a requirement to prioritize the recruitment and selection of eligible individuals who are underrepresented in the teaching profession, including men. This could be seen as positive because it aims to bring more diversity into the teaching workforce by actively focusing on groups that currently lack representation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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 Men+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Children+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Students+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Asian Americans+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+4Improves Racial Equity+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 7/16/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Introduced in Senate
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