Teachers LEAD Act of 2023

The Teachers LEAD Act of 2023 establishes a federal grant program to fund structured teacher leadership initiatives in public schools, primarily targeting high-need schools serving economically disadvantaged students and racially diverse communities. It requires grantees to create programs where teachers with 3+ years of experience serve as "teacher leaders" in shared decision-making, professional development, and school improvement, while receiving compensation for additional responsibilities. The bill mandates data collection on teacher retention rates (disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender) and requires grantees to prioritize recruiting teachers from underrepresented groups. Over $400 million is authorized for fiscal years 2024-2028 to support these programs, with grants reserved for high-need districts, Tribal schools, and institutions with proven success in teacher retention.