AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR PARAEDUCATORS.

HB 5832 allocates funding from the General Fund to the Department of Education for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to increase pay for paraeducators. The bill directly affects paraeducators, who support students in schools with tasks like classroom assistance and student supervision. It provides specific funding to compensate these staff members for their important roles, as stated in the bill's purpose. The bill does not include new program requirements or eligibility rules, focusing solely on the financial allocation. (1 sentence)