This tool from Prepared to Teach offers practical guidance for writing and enacting legislation to support teacher residency programs. It outlines key legislative design considerations, including funding models, stipend adequacy, sustainability, and service commitments, and provides actionable solutions—such as offering candidates pay and benefits aligned with their roles to strengthen recruitment. The resource also addresses implementation design elements, including clear residency definitions, mentor qualifications, and accountability structures. Sample solutions include drafting state proposals that define teacher residencies and establish consistent program standards. Emphasizing access and long-term impact, the tool helps ensure residencies are financially viable and structurally sound. Educator preparation faculty can use this resource to align their program structures with emerging state policy expectations and support the development of high-quality residency models.