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

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-07
Introduced
56
Cosponsors
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Jahana Hayes
Jahana Hayes
Democrat · CT · Representative
Votes with party: 98.0% (548 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (56)

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2025-04-07

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Plain-English Summary

This resolution expresses the House's view that school paraprofessionals and support staff—such as teacher's aides, cafeteria workers, and custodians—deserve fair pay, health benefits, and safe working conditions. While the resolution itself doesn't create new laws or funding, it signals congressional support for improving how schools treat and compensate these workers who help keep schools running day-to-day.

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