Federal · 119th Congress
Preparing And Retaining All (PARA) Educators Act
Policy areaEducation
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Cosponsors67
Becca BalintDU.S. Representative · At-Large · VT
Yvette D. ClarkeDU.S. Representative · 9th District · NY
Angie CraigDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · MN
Dwight EvansDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · PA
Cleo FieldsDU.S. Representative · 6th District · LA
Brian K. FitzpatrickRU.S. Representative · 1st District · PA
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.DU.S. Representative · 4th District · GA
William R. KeatingDU.S. Representative · 9th District · MA
John B. LarsonDU.S. Representative · 1st District · CT
John W. MannionDU.S. Representative · 22nd District · NY
April McClain DelaneyDU.S. Representative · 6th District · MD
Jennifer L. McClellanDU.S. Representative · 4th District · VA12 of 67
Other titles2
To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to support the recruitment and retention of paraprofessionals in public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Preparing And Retaining All (PARA) Educators ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history2
Sep 18, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sep 18, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House