SR450: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.
Plain-language summary
This resolution expresses the Senate's position that school paraprofessionals and support staff—workers who assist teachers and help run schools—deserve fair pay, good benefits, and decent working conditions. Paraprofessionals include teacher aides, special education assistants, and cafeteria or bus workers. The resolution does not create new laws or funding; it states a sense of what the Senate believes is important. The bill was recently introduced and is at an early stage.
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Sponsors
Edward Markey
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (11)
Bernard Sanders
Elizabeth Warren
Jeff Merkley
Alex Padilla
Jack Reed