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State proposal to expand ECAT requirement could raise district staffing costs by roughly $900,000, staff warn
Summary
Administrators told the board the legislative proposal tied to the Third Grade Success Act that would require an ECAT (paraprofessional aide) in every K–3 classroom regardless of size could increase the district’s need for ECATs from about 57 to roughly 85 and cost nearly $900,000 more than current plans.
District staff warned the board that a pending legislative proposal tied to the Third Grade Success Act could significantly increase staffing needs and unfunded costs if adopted.
Why it matters: Under current state guidance and local staffing assumptions, the district counts ECATs (paraprofessional aides) for K–3 classrooms…
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