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Bill to extend retention grants to paraeducators wins broad proponent support at hearing
Summary
LB524 would expand educator retention grants to include paraeducators and require automatic distribution to districts for eligible staff; paraeducators, teachers and parent advocates testified that the measure would help retain support staff and stabilize services for students with special needs.
Senator Margot Juarez introduced LB524, a bill to provide retention grants for paraeducators and remove the application requirement so eligible paraprofessionals receive automatic payments. The bill would provide $1,000 grants to paraeducators who work an average of 28 hours a week or more during the school year, with prorated amounts for those who work fewer hours.
Proponents told the committee paraeducators carry heavy responsibilities — instructional support, behavior intervention, medical tasks…
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