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US HR4550
US HR4550To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to support the recruitment and retention of paraprofessionals in public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
07/11/2023
07/11/2023
In Committee
07/11/2023
07/11/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to support the recruitment and retention of paraprofessionals in public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program to support the recruitment and retention of paraprofessionals (teacher's aides) in public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs. The grants will be allocated to state educational agencies, which can reserve up to 5% for administrative activities and to fund statewide support efforts. The remaining funds will be used to provide competitive subgrants to eligible entities (educational service agencies or local educational agencies) to implement initiatives such as paraprofessional mentoring programs, professional development, and increased wages or bonuses. Priority will be given to entities serving high-poverty areas or rural schools. The bill also requires annual reporting on paraprofessional pay and employment data, and preserves collective bargaining rights. It authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2024 through 2028.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (56)
Ann Kuster (D)*,
Colin Allred (D),
Becca Balint (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Yadira Caraveo (D),
André Carson (D),
Matt Cartwright (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Jasmine Crockett (D),
Don Davis (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Chuy García (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Josh Harder (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Dan Kildee (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
John Larson (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Nancy Mace (R),
Lucy McBath (D),
Jenn McClellan (D),
Morgan McGarvey (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Wiley Nickel (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Mary Peltola (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Katie Porter (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
David Scott (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Eric Sorensen (D),
Haley Stevens (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
David Trone (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Maxine Waters (D),
Susan Wild (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (on 07/11/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4550/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr4550/BILLS-118hr4550ih.pdf |
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