HB5478: Teacher Diversity and Retention Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish the Honorable Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would create new education centers called the Honorable Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence through changes to federal education law. These centers would focus on teacher diversity and retention, meaning training and keeping teachers from underrepresented groups. The bill aims to address shortages of diverse educators in American schools. The bill is currently introduced in Congress, meaning it has been formally proposed but not yet assigned to a for consideration.
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HB5478: Teacher Diversity and Retention Act
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Sponsors
Ruben Gallego
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (4)
Jahana Hayes
Chrissy Houlahan
Alma Adams
Andrea Salinas