School support staff would get minimum pay of $45,000 or $30/hour under new bill
This bill would set new minimum pay standards for school paraprofessionals and education support staff nationwide. Full-time staff would earn at least $45,000 annually, and part-time staff at least $30 per hour, with these amounts increasing over time. States would receive federal grants to help local schools meet these new pay requirements.
Currently, there are no federal rules requiring local schools to pay paraprofessionals and education support staff a specific minimum salary or hourly wage. This bill would create a federal grant program to help states ensure full-time staff earn at least $45,000 annually and part-time staff at least $30 per hour, starting in 2026. These amounts would increase over time and with experience.
HR 7032 · 119th Congress · January 13, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 4/10
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