What does Preamble of Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act do?

This bill aims to strengthen Federal data collection regarding the teacher and principal workforce.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act.

What does CIVIL RIGHTS DATA COLLECTION ON THE EDUCATOR WORKFORCE. of Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act do?

This section mandates the collection and publication of data regarding the educator workforce, specifically teachers and principals. Data collection will be conducted as part of the civil rights data collection required under section 203(c)(1) of the Department of Education Organization Act. The required metrics include the number of full-time principals and teachers employed, median years of experience, and years of experience categorized by ranges. Data must also include the number of teachers meeting state licensing and certification requirements, as well as those who do not. The data will be disaggregated and cross-tabulated by race, ethnicity, and sex. The Secretary is required to prepare a special report on the educator workforce, accessible on the Office for Civil Rights website. This report will include state-level totals of principals and teachers, presented with disaggregated results based on race, ethnicity, sex, and years of experience. The underlying data used for the report will be made publicly accessible. The Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights will coordinate with the Chief Privacy Officer to protect teacher and principal privacy.

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Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Eric Sorensen (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires the Department of Education to collect and publish data on the teacher and principal workforce, including demographics, experience levels, and certification status.
The collected data will be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and sex, and presented in a publicly accessible report with state-level totals.
To protect privacy, the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights will coordinate with the Chief Privacy Officer during data collection and reporting.

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