ASSEMBLY EDUCATION COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

[First Reprint]

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 76

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  DECEMBER 12, 2024

      The Assembly Education Committee reports favorably Senate Joint Resolution No. 76 (1R).

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