The PUPIL Act directs the Department of Education to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a comprehensive study of the nation's paraprofessional and education support staff workforce within 90 days of the bill's enactment. The study will examine more than 2 million workers who provide essential services in public schools, including teacher aides, custodians, food service workers, and transportation staff, with particular focus on those supporting students with disabilities. The research will analyze these workers' demographics, compensation, job security, career advancement opportunities, professional development, and effectiveness in supporting student outcomes, while also identifying gaps in federal, state, and local policies affecting this workforce. The National Academies must complete and publicly release the study report within 24 months, along with recommendations for Congress and other stakeholders. The bill authorizes $2 million in funding to conduct this study.
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