Bills · S 2330
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2330Education
Preparing And Retaining All (PARA) Educators Act
INTRO JUL 17· LAST ACTION JUL 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe individuals most directly affected would be **paraprofessionals** themselves. They could see improved job prospects, better training and career development opportunities, and potentially higher wages or bonuses, which could increase their job satisfaction and retention. This bill aims to make their essential role in schools more sustainable and appealing.
**Students**, especially those with special needs, English language learners, or those from low-income backgrounds, would also be directly affected. Paraprofessionals often provide crucial individualized support, and a stronger, better-trained workforce could lead to improved learning outcomes and a more supportive classroom environment. **Public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs**, particularly those in high-poverty or rural areas, would benefit from increased resources to staff their classrooms with qualified support personnel.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a federal grant program to provide funds to State Educational Agencies (SEAs) to help local schools recruit and retain paraprofessionals.
Creates a dedicated funding stream to address staffing shortages and support for critical classroom roles.
PROVISION 02
Allows funds to be used for activities such as paraprofessional leader induction, mentoring programs, professional development, obtaining certifications, and increasing wages or providing bonus pay.
Provides flexibility for schools to invest in both professional growth and financial incentives to attract and keep paraprofessionals.
PROVISION 03
Requires State Educational Agencies to prioritize grant applications from school districts serving a higher number or percentage of low-income students or those in rural areas.
Directs resources to communities and schools that often face the greatest challenges in staffing and supporting students.
PROVISION 04
Requires State Educational Agencies to submit annual reports on paraprofessional pay baselines, wage increases, and employment numbers to the Secretary of Education.
Ensures accountability and tracks the impact of the grant program on paraprofessional compensation and staffing levels.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 17
Introduced in Senate
JUL 17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2330
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 17, 2025
Last actionJul 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025
Senate BillS 2330Education
Preparing And Retaining All (PARA) Educators Act
INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 17, 2025
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
11
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