Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (31 Jan 2024): Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
What this bill does
H.Res. 990 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff—workers such as instructional assistants, bus drivers, food service employees, custodial staff, and clerical workers in schools—should receive fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions. It does not create new law or funding but states Congress's view that these workers should have livable wages, affordable health care, eligibility for family and medical leave, paid leave for school closures, professional development opportunities, adequate supplies and protective equipment, safe working conditions, appropriate staffing levels, job security provisions, and protection from retaliation when reporting workplace concerns. It also states that employers should bargain in good faith and refrain from replacing striking workers or locking them out, while clarifying that the resolution does not override existing collective bargaining agreements that are more favorable to workers.
The resolution primarily concerns the more than 3,000,000 paraprofessionals and education support staff in U.S. public schools and higher education institutions, as well as the school districts and institutions that employ them. It reflects concerns about staffing shortages, low pay, lack of benefits, and job insecurity affecting these workers, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The bill was introduced on January 31, 2024, by Rep. Jahana Hayes with several cosponsors and referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. As a simple resolution, it would not require Senate action or the President's signature even if passed. According to the official summary, it did not receive a vote before the end of the 118th Congress, meaning no further action occurred on this measure.
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Official summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives 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.
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.
Timeline
31 Jan 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 990 do?
- H.Res. 990 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff—workers such as instructional assistants, bus drivers, food service employees, custodial staff, and clerical workers in schools—should receive fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions. It does not create new law or funding but states Congress's view that these workers should have livable wages, affordable health care, eligibility for family and medical leave, paid leave for school closures, professional development opportunities, adequate supplies and protective equipment, safe working conditions, appropriate staffing levels, job security provisions, and protection from retaliation when reporting workplace concerns. It also states that employers should bargain in good faith and refrain from replacing striking workers or locking them out, while clarifying that the resolution does not override existing collective bargaining agreements that are more favorable to workers. The resolution primarily concerns the more than 3,000,000 paraprofessionals and education support staff in U.S. public schools and higher education institutions, as well as the school districts and institutions that employ them. It reflects concerns about staffing shortages, low pay, lack of benefits, and job insecurity affecting these workers, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill was introduced on January 31, 2024, by Rep. Jahana Hayes with several cosponsors and referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. As a simple resolution, it would not require Senate action or the President's signature even if passed. According to the official summary, it did not receive a vote before the end of the 118th Congress, meaning no further action occurred on this measure.
- Has H.Res. 990 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 990. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 990?
- H.Res. 990 was sponsored by Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), with 36 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 990?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (31 Jan 2024).
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