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Senate discussion of S.37 highlights uncertain costs of summer unemployment benefits for school staff
Summary
Committee testimony on S.37, which would expand unemployment insurance access for school and support staff in summer months, referenced Minnesota’s experience and projected Vermont net costs between $5.6 million and $8 million; witnesses also raised turnover and retention concerns that are not yet quantified.
Senate bill S.37, an act relating to unemployment-insurance eligibility and benefits for school and support staff, prompted testimony about costs and workforce impacts when the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs considered the proposal, legislative intern Helen R. Graves reported to the House Commerce & Economic Development Committee on Feb. 28.
Dave Camper of the Economic Policy Institute summarized Minnesota’s experience after a similar law took effect: Minnesota’s program saw higher costs…
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