Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.

3/7/2024, 8:15 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Bill 118 HRES 990, also known as the "Paraprofessionals and Education Support Staff Fair Compensation Resolution," is a piece of legislation that was introduced in the House of Representatives. The purpose of this bill is to express the sense of the House that paraprofessionals and education support staff should receive fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.

Paraprofessionals and education support staff play a crucial role in the education system, providing valuable support to teachers and helping to ensure the success of students. However, these individuals often face low wages, limited benefits, and poor working conditions.

The resolution highlights the importance of recognizing the hard work and dedication of paraprofessionals and education support staff, and calls for action to ensure that they are fairly compensated for their contributions. This includes advocating for higher wages, better benefits, and improved working conditions for these essential members of the education workforce. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 990 aims to bring attention to the need for fair treatment of paraprofessionals and education support staff, and to encourage policies that support their well-being and professional development.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 990

Introduced on
2024-01-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/31/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Bill 118 HRES 990, also known as the "Paraprofessionals and Education Support Staff Fair Compensation Resolution," is a piece of legislation that was introduced in the House of Representatives. The purpose of this bill is to express the sense of the House that paraprofessionals and education support staff should receive fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.

Paraprofessionals and education support staff play a crucial role in the education system, providing valuable support to teachers and helping to ensure the success of students. However, these individuals often face low wages, limited benefits, and poor working conditions.

The resolution highlights the importance of recognizing the hard work and dedication of paraprofessionals and education support staff, and calls for action to ensure that they are fairly compensated for their contributions. This includes advocating for higher wages, better benefits, and improved working conditions for these essential members of the education workforce. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 990 aims to bring attention to the need for fair treatment of paraprofessionals and education support staff, and to encourage policies that support their well-being and professional development.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.

Policy Areas
Education

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Latest Action1/31/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.