Teacher Shortage Areas 2023-2024

The 2023-2024 teacher shortage areas for Texas are:

Declared Areas – All levels unless noted

Bilingual/English as a Second Language
Career and Technical Education (secondary level only)
Computer Science/Technology Applications
English Language Arts and Reading (secondary level only)
Mathematics (secondary level only)
Science (secondary level only)
Social Studies (secondary level only)
Special Education

The following are critical shortage areas allowing individuals to apply for TEACH Grants and/or Public Service Loan Forgiveness:

Bilingual/English as a Second Language
Career and Technical Education (secondary level only)
Computer Science/Technology Applications
Special Education