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Pay Paraprofessionals and Support Staff Act
Recent Bills/Pay Paraprofessionals and Support Staff Act

Pay Paraprofessionals and Support Staff Act

IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
Introduced7 months ago
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Why This Matters

This bill ensures that paraprofessionals and support staff in schools receive fair pay that keeps up with living costs. It aims to improve the financial stability of these essential workers.

If you work as a paraprofessional or support staff in a school, your pay will increase to at least $45,000 a year.
Who this affects
Paraprofessionals · Education support staff
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill sets a minimum salary for paraprofessionals and education support staff at $45,000 per year.
  2. 2It establishes a minimum wage of $30 per hour for part-time education support staff.
  3. 3Salaries will increase based on inflation and staff experience over time.
  4. 4The bill aims to ensure that education support staff earn a living wage.
  5. 5It applies to local educational agencies across the United States.
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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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IntroducedCurrentJan 13

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Donald Trump
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