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BillHR 7032 · 119

Pay Paraprofessionals and Support Staff Act

Introduced
Jan 13, 2026
Cosponsors
25
Traction
0
Last Action
Jan 13, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires schools to pay paraprofessionals and support staff a living wage. Funds schools to support this wage increase.

Sponsored By

Jesús G. "Chuy" García
Democrat · Illinois · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 13, 2026
  3. Jan 13, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects paraprofessionals and support staff in schools, providing them with a higher wage. It also impacts schools, which would receive funding to support these increased wages for their staff.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
25backers
  • Democratic25
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (25)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicEducation
CommitteeCommittee on Education and Workforce
IntroducedJan 13, 2026
Last UpdatedJan 13, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Subjects
  • Education

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.