Senators press HTSB about moratorium on educator-prep approvals and potential effects on affordable programs

Mar 31, 2026

Lawmakers questioned nominees about the HTSB moratorium on new educator-preparation program approvals, which senators said may block potentially affordable out-of-state programs like Spalding and extend teacher shortages; nominees said the moratorium aims to address quality and past bad actors and ends this year.

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Senators asked HTSB nominees whether the moratorium on educator-preparation program (EPP) approvals is worsening the teacher shortage by preventing affordable or flexible programs from applying for approval.

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