School employee health insurance provision, minimum starting salary for nonlicensed school personnel extension provision, paid orientation, professional development for paraprofessional; appropriation

Summary

The legislation adds new requirements that all paraprofessionals, Title I aides, and instructional support staff receive at least 16 hours of paid orientation or professional development each year, with six hours completed early in the school year. It also creates a reimbursement system for districts and sets qualification standards for paraprofessionals. The measure is part of a broader package that also addresses health‑insurance options and starting salaries for non‑licensed school staff.

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