School employee health insurance provision, minimum starting salary for nonlicensed school personnel extension provision, paid orientation, professional development for paraprofessional; appropriation
Introduction and first reading; Referred to
Summary
The bill creates a statewide educator group health‑insurance program, raises the minimum starting wage for non‑licensed staff to $25 per hour, and requires schools to provide at least 16 hours of paid orientation or professional development each year for paraprofessionals and other support staff. It also sets contribution levels for school districts, limits broker fees, and appropriates funds to cover the new training and insurance costs. The measure would affect all public school districts, charter schools, and their contractors in Minnesota.
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