Bill > HB07010

This bill extends and expands financial support for paraeducators through two key provisions. First, it continues the Comptroller's subsidy program for health care savings accounts or health coverage for paraeducators through fiscal year 2027, allowing eligible paraeducators who open a health savings account or enroll in a high-deductible health plan to receive a subsidy that helps offset their health plan's deductible. The bill also provides a subsidy to local and regional boards of education to help cover up to 10% of health insurance premium costs for paraeducators. Second, the bill requires local and regional boards of education to pay the full employee contribution to the municipal employees' retirement system for paraeducators, with the Comptroller reimbursing these boards for at least 50% of those contribution costs. These provisions aim to provide financial support and benefits to paraeducators, who play a critical role in supporting students and teachers in educational settings, by helping to reduce their out-of-pocket expenses for healthcare and retirement contributions.

Budget and Finance, Education

Education Committee (J)

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