Federal SB4864 PUPIL Act mandates a study on paraprofessionals and education support staff in U.S. schools.

Federal SB4864 PUPIL Act directs the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a comprehensive study on the paraprofessional and education support staff workforce. The study will assess characteristics, roles, effectiveness, preparation, compensation, and career pathways of these staff, and will make recommendations to Congress and other stakeholders. The study will also analyze compensation structures, professional development opportunities, and employment models. The findings will be reported to Congress and made publicly available within 24 months.

Federal SB4864 PUPIL Act mandates a study on paraprofessionals and education support staff in U.S. schools.

Federal SB4864 PUPIL Act directs the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a comprehensive study on the paraprofessional and education support staff workforce. The study will assess characteristics, roles, effectiveness, preparation, compensation, and career pathways of these staff, and will make recommendations to Congress and other stakeholders. The study will also analyze compensation structures, professional development opportunities, and employment models. The findings will be reported to Congress and made publicly available within 24 months.