Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act

Key Points

• The bill requires the Department of Education to collect more details about teachers and principals in every public school. This includes how many years of experience they have and whether they are fully certified to teach their subjects.
• Schools would have to report specific information on teachers in high-demand fields like math, science, special education, and English as a second language. This helps the government see where there might be shortages of qualified staff.
• All the data would be broken down by race, ethnicity, and sex. This is intended to help the public and lawmakers understand the diversity of the people leading and teaching in our schools.
• The Department of Education would be required to publish a special report on its website with charts and graphs. This makes it easier for parents and community members to see the makeup of their local school workforce.
• To protect privacy, the bill requires the government to keep individual names and personal details confidential. The focus is on the big picture of the workforce rather than tracking specific people.

Impact Analysis

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