ASSEMBLY EDUCATION COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION No. 101

with committee amendments

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  DECEMBER 12, 2024

      The Assembly Education Committee reports favorably Assembly Joint Resolution No. 101 with committee amendments.

     As amended, this joint resolution designates the second Friday in December of each year as "PSRPs in Our Schools Day" in New Jersey to recognize the contributions of paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRPs).  Under the resolution, the Governor and the Legislature call upon the State’s citizens to participate in the observance of this day.

     PSRPs provide valuable services within the State’s schools, including: one-on-one or small-group tutoring for students; assisting with classroom management; acting as translators; providing instructional support; supervising students during non-instructional times; preparing and serving nutritious meals; maintaining a clean, safe, and attractive learning environment; and assisting in the transportation of students to and from school.

      As amended and reported by the committee, Assembly Joint Resolution No. 101 is identical to Senate Joint Resolution No. 76 (1R), which was also reported by the committee on this date.

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS:

      The committee amendments make technical changes to the joint resolution.