SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 76

with committee amendments

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  MAY 6, 2024

     The Senate Education Committee reports favorably Senate Joint Resolution No. 76 with committee amendments.

     As amended, this joint resolution designates the second Friday in December of each year "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 a translator; 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.

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS:

      The committee amendments make technical changes to the resolution.