Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.
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Latest Action · April 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 297 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House's support for improved working conditions and compensation for over 3 million paraprofessionals and education support staff in American schools—including teacher's aides, bus drivers, food service workers, and custodians. The resolution calls for these workers to receive livable wages, affordable health care, paid family leave, job security with multi-year contracts, paid time off for school closures, professional development opportunities, and safe working conditions. It also urges school employers to engage in good-faith collective bargaining negotiations and prohibits striking workers from being replaced or locked out. The resolution does not authorize any federal funding or create binding legal requirements; rather, it serves as a statement of congressional sentiment recognizing that paraprofessionals and support staff deserve dignity and respect in their roles supporting students and schools.
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