PUPIL Act

The PUPIL Act directs the Secretary of Education to commission a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the workforce of paraprofessionals and education support staff in U.S. schools. This study will examine the roles, qualifications, compensation, and effectiveness of these workers, who include clerical, maintenance, and student service employees supporting over 54 million students. The report will also analyze salary data against local cost of living and review different employment models, such as outsourcing, to provide recommendations for improving job stability and educational outcomes. To fund this research, the bill authorizes $2 million in federal appropriations.