Education Dept proposes teacher shortage data collection rules

Federal Register: Education Dept

Published March 30th, 2026

Detected March 27th, 2026

Summary

The Education Department has proposed new rules for collecting data on targeted teacher shortage areas. This notice outlines the agency's intent to gather information related to the teacher workforce. The proposed collection is subject to public comment before finalization.

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The Education Department has published a notice proposing new rules for collecting data on targeted teacher shortage areas. This initiative aims to gather specific information to better understand and address shortages in the teaching profession across the United States. The proposal is currently in a draft stage, indicating that the agency is seeking input before implementing the data collection requirements.

Educational institutions and employers involved in the education sector should review the proposed data collection requirements. While this is a notice of proposed rulemaking, it signals a potential future obligation to report specific data related to teacher staffing and shortages. Compliance officers should monitor the publication date for the final rule and any associated guidance, as well as be prepared to implement new data collection or reporting processes if the rules are finalized.

What to do next

Monitor publication of the final rule
Review proposed data collection requirements
Prepare for potential new reporting obligations

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Targeted Teacher Shortage Areas Data Collection

An unpublished Notice
by the Education Department on 03/30/2026

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