Preparing And Retaining All (PARA) Educators Act

This bill directs the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program aimed at helping public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs recruit and retain paraprofessionals (also known as teacher aides or instructional assistants). The program would provide financial support to educational institutions to address staffing shortages and improve the stability of paraprofessional positions, which are critical support roles in classrooms. By focusing on both recruitment and retention, the bill seeks to ensure schools have adequate support staff to assist teachers and students, ultimately improving educational outcomes and working conditions in public schools.