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US HB7202
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Janelle Bynum
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AI Summary
- Creates a federal grant program through the Secretary of Education to provide states with funding for signing and retention bonuses for teachers in rural schools
- Teachers who commit to teaching in a rural school for 3 years receive $5,000 annually, totaling $15,000 over the commitment period
- Eligible entities include local educational agencies meeting rural school requirements under section 5211(b) of ESEA and educational service agencies serving such districts
- Prioritizes recruitment of "homegrown teachers" who were born, raised, or previously resided in the rural communities being served
- Authorizes $500,000,000 in appropriations for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2030
Legislative Description
Invest in Rural Teachers Act
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
1/22/2026
Committee Referrals
Education and Workforce1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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