A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 450

119th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 14, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Martin Heinrich

Senator

Democratic

NM

Cosponsors

11

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This Senate resolution expresses the belief that paraprofessionals and other education support staff should receive fair pay, affordable health care, and good working conditions. It encourages employers to engage in good-faith negotiations with these workers.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5361-5362)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This Senate resolution expresses the belief that paraprofessionals and other education support staff should receive fair pay, affordable health care, and good working conditions. It encourages employers to engage in good-faith negotiations with these workers.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that paraprofessionals and education support staff should receive a living wage, have access to affordable health care and health care benefits, and have access to other specified employment benefits and working conditions.</p><p>Additionally, in recognition of the importance of collective bargaining in maintaining good working conditions, employers of paraprofessionals and education support staff should engage in good faith negotiations.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution calls for paraprofessionals and education support staff to receive a living wage and access to affordable health care and other employment benefits.
It recognizes the importance of collective bargaining in maintaining good working conditions for these workers.
The resolution expresses the Senate's view on this issue, but does not create any new laws or regulations.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution is passed, it would signal the Senate's support for improving the compensation and working conditions of paraprofessionals and other educational support staff across the country. This could lead to changes in employment practices and policies at school districts, but the resolution itself does not mandate any specific actions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

450, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-450