Jennifer McClellan (D-VA)
Teacher and School Leader Quality Partnership Grants Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Teacher and School Leader Quality Partnership Grants Act," aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. It seeks to enhance the preparation and professional development of teachers, school leaders, and other educators. The legislation focuses on creating partnerships between institutions of higher education and high-need local educational agencies. It establishes specific requirements for teaching and leadership residency programs, including mentorship and clinical experience. Additionally, the bill introduces a study to examine ways to elevate the education profession.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The bill aims to improve teacher quality and preparation to better serve students in high-need schools.
- Scored +5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill emphasizes training educators in the identification and support of students with disabilities.
- Scored +5
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The bill mandates training for educators to better support and identify students with disabilities.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what student borrowers owe or repay?
Participants may be required to repay stipends or salaries with interest if they fail to meet their three-year service obligation.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Support for High-Need Schools: The bill establishes "eligible partnerships" that must include high-need local educational agencies and high-need schools (Section 2.10.A) to meet staffing needs through close partnerships with educator preparation programs (Section 3.5).
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Enhanced Training for Diverse Student Populations: Partnerships are required to prepare educators to work with students with disabilities (Section 4.2.B.6.F) and English learners (Section 4.2.B.6.G).
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Structured Mentorship for New Educators: The bill defines "induction programs" to provide support for the first two years of teaching, including high-quality mentoring and structured collaboration (Section 2.18).
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Financial Support for Residents: Teaching and leadership residency programs must provide a one-year living stipend or salary to participants (Section 4.4.A.i).
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Professional Development for Teacher Leaders: The bill includes a "Teacher Leader Development Program" to provide professional development and support for experienced teachers maintaining classroom roles (Section s 4.5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Repayment Obligations: Individuals receiving a stipend or salary under a residency program must agree to serve for at least three school years; if they do not complete this service, they are required to repay the stipend or salary with interest (Section 4.4.B.i and 4.4.C.i).
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Potential Program Closures: States are required to identify and report "low-performing" teacher and school leader preparation programs, which may lead to the termination of eligibility for certain funds (Section 9.2.4 and 9.3.c).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill aims to improve teacher quality and preparation to better serve students in high-need schools. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill emphasizes training educators in the identification and support of students with disabilities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill targets high-need schools that serve large populations of low-income children to improve educational outcomes. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions for preparing educators to work with English learners, which benefits many Hispanic communities. Would union members be better off under this? — The bill's advisory committee includes representatives from teacher unions.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill mandates training for educators to better support and identify students with disabilities. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill prioritizes recruiting diverse teacher candidates from underrepresented populations.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The bill provides one-year living stipends or salaries to those participating in teaching and leadership residency programs. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds a feasibility study and advisory committee to examine the elevation of the education profession. Does this reduce what student borrowers owe or repay? — Participants may be required to repay stipends or salaries with interest if they fail to meet their three-year service obligation.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill supports the creation of teacher and school leader residency programs which may lead to increased educator employment.
- 7/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia