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HR 2021119th CongressIn Committee
American Teacher Act
Introduced: Mar 10, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-Florida)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The American Teacher Act provides federal grants to state educational agencies to support efforts to increase teacher salaries to a minimum of $60,000 annually, with requirements for state matching funds and priority for high-need schools.
Key Points
- 1Establishes $60,000 minimum annual salary threshold for full-time teachers
- 2Provides 4-year federal grants to states for teacher compensation
- 3Requires states to contribute matching funds and develop sustainability plans
- 4Prioritizes funding for schools serving low-income communities
- 5Includes cost-of-living adjustments based on inflation
- 6Mandates that federal funds supplement rather than supplant existing teacher pay
Impact Areas
K-12 education fundingTeacher compensationState education budgetsRural and urban school districtsTeacher recruitment and retention
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