Federal HB5476 establishes a grant program to support the recruitment and retention of paraprofessionals in public schools.

Federal HB5476, the Preparing And Retaining All (PARA) Educators Act, directs the Secretary of Education to implement a grant program for State educational agencies. These grants aim to assist States, local educational agencies, and educational service agencies in recruiting and retaining paraprofessionals in public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs. The bill allows States to reserve up to 5% of their allotment for administrative activities and statewide support initiatives.

Federal HB5476 establishes a grant program to support the recruitment and retention of paraprofessionals in public schools.

Federal HB5476, the Preparing And Retaining All (PARA) Educators Act, directs the Secretary of Education to implement a grant program for State educational agencies. These grants aim to assist States, local educational agencies, and educational service agencies in recruiting and retaining paraprofessionals in public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs. The bill allows States to reserve up to 5% of their allotment for administrative activities and statewide support initiatives.