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This Act establishes federal minimum salary and wage floors for school paraprofessionals and support staff, providing federal funding to help states meet these new pay standards within four years.
Jesús García
Representative
IL
Jesús García
Representative
IL
The Pay Paraprofessionals and Support Staff Act establishes minimum federal salary and wage floors for school support staff, requiring states to implement higher state-level standards. It authorizes significant federal funding through grants to help states and local districts meet these new pay requirements within four years. States must prioritize funding distribution to districts serving high numbers of low-income students to ensure compliance with the mandated pay increases.
This resolution commemorates the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos while urging accountability and humane treatment for those who have died in immigration custody.
Jesús García
Representative
IL
Jesús García
Representative
IL
This resolution officially recognizes the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos in the United States, honoring its rich cultural significance and traditions of remembrance. It connects the spirit of honoring ancestors to the need for compassion and accountability regarding lives lost in immigration detention. The bill urges federal agencies to protect the dignity and rights of individuals in custody, especially during culturally significant times. Ultimately, it calls for honoring human dignity through remembrance and ensuring humane treatment for all.