Sen. Grassley and Sen. Reed Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul TEACH Grant Program
The TEACH Improvement Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. The bill is actively moving as it waits for the committee to decide on its next steps.
This bill has strong support from both parties and addresses a national teacher shortage, making it more likely to pass than most bills.
Students enrolled in teacher preparation programs at eligible institutions would receive larger TEACH Grants, up to $18,000 for undergraduates and $10,000 for graduate students. The bill also adds clearer rules around the service obligation, including protections if a high-need field or school loses its designation after a student begins teaching, reducing the risk that students get penalized for circumstances outside their control.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
TEACH Improvement Act of 2026
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