SB 5070 - DIGEST |
(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 3/08/17) |
Provides the minimum employment standards for a paraeducator who works in the special education program, the basic education program, the learning assistance program, the federal disadvantaged program, and English language learner programs. |
Requires school districts to begin implementing the paraeducator certification for paraeducators working in the programs. |
Requires the professional educator standards board to design and implement a training program for teachers and principals as it relates to their role working with paraeducators. |
Requires the state institute for public policy to conduct a study on the effectiveness of paraeducators in improving student outcomes. |
Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction and the education data center to provide the data necessary to conduct an analysis. |