Bill > AJR187

This Joint Resolution officially designates the second Friday of December each year as "PSRPs in Our Schools Day" in New Jersey, a day to honor the vital contributions of Paraprofessionals and School-Related Personnel (PSRPs). PSRPs encompass a wide range of essential school staff, including instructional aides who provide tutoring and classroom support, as well as non-instructional staff such as bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, maintenance personnel, and groundskeepers. These individuals play a crucial role in student success by assisting with learning, ensuring student safety during non-instructional times, facilitating communication between students, teachers, and parents, and maintaining a positive and functional school environment. The resolution acknowledges that their tireless efforts, though often unheralded, are fundamental to enhancing the effectiveness of classrooms and schools, and it calls upon all New Jersey citizens to participate in recognizing their importance.