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Improving Working Conditions for Education Support Staff

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution expresses support for better working conditions, pay, and benefits for school support staff. It aims to ensure that individuals working in education, such as teacher assistants or cafeteria workers, have stable employment, fair wages, and access to healthcare, which will impact the quality of education for students.
Key points
Education support staff should receive livable and competitive wages and have access to affordable, high-quality healthcare.
These employees should have job security, including automatic contract renewal and protection from termination without just cause.
Provision of paid leave, including family and medical leave, and access to professional development and training opportunities.
It is important for support staff to have a voice in school policy-making and work in a safe environment.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_297
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Process start date: 2025-04-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_297.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Education support staff should receive livable and competitive wages and have access to affordable, high-quality healthcare.
  • These employees should have job security, including automatic contract renewal and protection from termination without just cause.
  • Provision of paid leave, including family and medical leave, and access to professional development and training opportunities.
  • It is important for support staff to have a voice in school policy-making and work in a safe environment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Education Labor