Maryland HB1254 expands in-person training for paraeducators and education support professionals in public schools.

Maryland HB1254 mandates the expansion of in-person training for paraeducators and other education support professionals in public schools. The bill requires the Maryland State Department of Education to design a new system of professional development for these professionals, which must include training on collaboration with teachers, student health and safety, and crisis prevention. County boards must submit a plan of assistance for employees affected by service contracts, including efforts to place them in vacant positions and provisions for hiring by contractors.

Maryland HB1254 expands in-person training for paraeducators and education support professionals in public schools.

Maryland HB1254 mandates the expansion of in-person training for paraeducators and other education support professionals in public schools. The bill requires the Maryland State Department of Education to design a new system of professional development for these professionals, which must include training on collaboration with teachers, student health and safety, and crisis prevention. County boards must submit a plan of assistance for employees affected by service contracts, including efforts to place them in vacant positions and provisions for hiring by contractors.