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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to increasing compensation for Washington 2 paraeducators; adding new sections to chapter 28A.400 RCW; and 3 creating a new section. 4
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase compensation for paraeducators in Washington state. The key provisions are:
1. Starting in the 2024-25 school year, the state allocation for paraeducator salaries will be increased by an additional statewide average of $7 per hour per full-time equivalent paraeducator hired in the 2022-23 school year. This allocation will be adjusted for inflation and regional cost differences.
2. Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, the minimum hourly wage for paraeducators who complete the fundamental course of study will be $22.69, adjusted for regional cost differences. This minimum wage increases to $29.12 in 2027-28 for paraeducators with a valid general paraeducator certificate, and $35.56 in 2028-29 for paraeducators with subject matter or advanced certificates, or a certified behavior technician credential.
3. These minimum salary requirements apply to both full-time and part-time paraeducators, and the state superintendent of public instruction will adopt rules to implement these provisions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (12)
T'wina Nobles (D)*,
Patty Kuderer (D),
Marko Liias (D),
John Lovick (D),
Mark Mullet (D),
Jamie Pedersen (D),
Emily Randall (D),
Rebecca Saldaña (D),
Derek Stanford (D),
Javier Valdez (D),
Lisa Wellman (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Last Action
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM. (on 01/24/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6082&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
| Senate Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6082%20SBR%20EDU%20TA%2024.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - 6082 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=69547 |
| Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6082%20SBA%20EDU%2024.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - 6082 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=69187 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6082.pdf |
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