New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A1864

Introduced
1/11/22  

Caption

Requires paraprofessionals employed by educational services commissions to receive by May 15 either contract for employment for next year or written notice that employment will not be offered.

Impact

The implementation of A1864 would amend existing statutes concerning the employment of paraprofessionals within educational services commissions. By instituting a clear deadline of May 15 for notifications regarding employment, the bill aims to reduce uncertainty for paraprofessionals, potentially enhancing retention rates and job satisfaction among these crucial support staff in educational settings.

Summary

Assembly Bill A1864 proposes to mandate that paraprofessionals, who are employed by educational services commissions, must receive either a contract for their upcoming employment year or a written notice indicating that employment will not be offered by May 15th each year. This legislation aims to provide a layer of job security for paraprofessionals, ensuring they are informed in a timely manner about their employment status, thereby allowing them to plan accordingly if their positions are not being renewed.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding the bill may focus on the practicality of enforcement and the financial implications for educational services commissions. Stakeholders may debate whether the mandated notification period aligns with the budgeting and staffing processes of these commissions, as changes in funding or policy could directly affect their ability to employ paraprofessionals. Some may argue that without adequate funding, such requirements could lead to fewer hires or increased pressure on the administrative resources managing these contracts.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NJ S10147

Restricts the use by an employer or an employment agency of electronic monitoring or an automated employment decision tool to screen a candidate or employee for an employment decision unless such tool has been the subject of an impact assessment within the last year; requires notice to employment candidates of the use of such tools; provides remedies for violations.

NJ S10290

Restricts the use by an employer or an employment agency of electronic monitoring or an automated employment decision tool to screen a candidate or employee for an employment decision unless such tool has been the subject of an impact assessment within the last year; requires notice to employment candidates of the use of such tools; provides remedies for violations.

NJ A03779

Restricts the use by an employer or an employment agency of electronic monitoring or an automated employment decision tool to screen a candidate or employee for an employment decision unless such tool has been the subject of an impact assessment within the last year; requires notice to employment candidates of the use of such tools; provides remedies for violations.

NJ S07799

Requires specific notice of mandatory arbitration clauses in employment contracts.

NJ HB125

An Act to amend and reenact ยง 22.1-304 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public elementary and secondary schools; teachers; terms of employment; reemployment of teacher who has received continuing contract status; written notice required.

NJ S00185

Restricts the use by an employer or an employment agency of electronic monitoring or an automated employment decision tool to screen a candidate or employee for an employment decision unless such tool has been the subject of an impact assessment within the last year; requires notice to employment candidates of the use of such tools; provides remedies for violations.

NJ S0070

Requires employer, at the start of employment, furnish to their employees a written notice containing employment information relative to wages, rates of pay, allowances, benefits, deductions from pay, and identifying information relative to the employer.

NJ H5679

Requires employer, at the start of employment, furnish to their employees a written notice containing employment information relative to wages, rates of pay, allowances, benefits, deductions from pay, and identifying information relative to the employer.

NJ HB2310

qualified marketplace contractors; employment

NJ A1184

Revises test for employment or independent contractor status under certain State labor laws.

Similar Bills

TX HB2707

Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain legal paraprofessionals; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.

TX HB2624

Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain legal paraprofessionals; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.

TX HB1528

Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain legal paraprofessionals; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.

US HR297

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.

US SR158

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.

TX HB2386

Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain legal paraprofessionals and establishing a legal paraprofessional licensing pilot program; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.

NJ S3566

Provides deduction from gross income of $500 for full-time educators and paraprofessionals and $350 for part-time educators and paraprofessionals.

NJ S579

Provides gross income tax deduction to eligible educators and paraprofessionals for expense of classroom supplies.