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This Joint Resolution officially designates the second Friday of December each year as "Paraprofessional and School-Related Personnel (PSRPs) in Our Schools Day" in New Jersey, a title that recognizes the vital roles played by these individuals. PSRPs, which encompass a broad range of school staff including instructional aides who help students one-on-one or in small groups, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, maintenance staff, and groundskeepers, are acknowledged for their extensive contributions. The resolution highlights their crucial involvement in supporting students' learning, facilitating communication among students, teachers, and parents, and ensuring the smooth operation of schools, from preparing meals to maintaining safe environments and transporting students. By establishing this day, the state aims to formally recognize and commend the often unheralded but essential work of PSRPs, acknowledging how their efforts empower students to succeed academically and developmentally.