H.R. 4550 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to support the recruitment and retention of paraprofessionals in public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4550 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jul 11, 2023, sponsored by Ann M. Kuster with 55 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 11, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 55
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
This bill directs the Department of Education to make allotments to state educational agencies to assist states, local educational agencies, and educational service agencies in recruiting and retaining paraprofessionals in public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ann M. Kuster (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 53 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 11, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (Jul 11, 2023)
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