Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.

Improved Financial Stability: The resolution states that staff should be compensated at a rate that is a livable, competitive wage (Section 1, A).

Enhanced Health Security: It suggests staff should have access to high-quality, affordable health care and benefits at a de minimus personal cost (Section 1, B).

Expanded Leave Protections: The text proposes that staff should be eligible under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (Section 1, C), receive 16 weeks of paid family and medical leave (Section 1, D), and have paid leave for planned and unforeseen school closures (Section 1, E).

Career Advancement: It calls for access to meaningful and affordable professional growth and development opportunities during regular paid working hours (Section 1, F).

Increased Job Security: The resolution suggests that employment contracts should include provisions for automatic renewal rather than automatic termination (Section 1, O), and that employees should have termination only for just cause rather than at-will (Section 1, O).

Workplace Safety and Voice: It advocates for a safe and healthy environment free from recognized hazards (Section 1, L), the provision of appropriate personal protective equipment (Section 1, H), and the ability to provide input on school policies and technology implementation (Section 1, J and K).

Protection from Retaliation: It suggests there should be a process for reporting concerns that protects employees from retaliation (Section 1, P).

Fair Labor Negotiations: The resolution states employers should engage in good faith negotiations (Section 2, A) and refrain from replacing staff who strike or locking out workers (Section 2, C and D).