WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HJ 31

Joint resolution honoring educational support professionals

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Denise Joy

Honors educational support professionals in K-12 schools with symbolic statewide recognition; no budget or legal changes, aimed at boosting morale and public awareness.

(H) Filed with Secretary of State
#generaljointresolution #education-k-12
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HJ 31

Summary — HJ 31: Joint resolution honoring educational support professionals

Status: Filed with Secretary of State (filed 2025-05-06)
Introduced: January 18, 2025 (drafter assigned); officially introduced in House March 25, 2025
Primary sponsor: Rep. Denise Joy
Classification: Joint resolution (General Joint Resolution — Schools and Education)
Related: LC 4327 (replaces)

Purpose / intent

HJ 31 is a ceremonial joint resolution intended to recognize and honor the work of educational support professionals (ESPs) — the non-teaching staff who provide essential services in K–12 schools (for example, paraprofessionals, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, secretaries/clerks, maintenance staff, and similar positions). The resolution expresses appreciation for their contributions to student learning, school operations, safety, and community well‑being.

Key provisions (as inferred from title and classification)

The bill text is not provided in the summary materials. Based on standard form and the bill title, HJ 31 likely:
- Expresses formal recognition and thanks to educational support professionals for their service to students and schools.
- May call upon school districts, state agencies, and citizens to acknowledge ESPs, possibly by observing a designated day or week of appreciation.
- Makes no changes to state law, budget, or program eligibility (typical of honorary joint resolutions).

Because this is a joint resolution of recognition, it is symbolic and does not create binding legal or fiscal obligations.

Who is affected

  • Primary subjects: educational support professionals employed by public (and possibly private) K–12 schools across the state.
  • Secondary: students, families, school administrators, and local communities who benefit from ESP services.
  • Governmental entities: none materially affected in terms of funding or duties; school districts may choose to adopt commemorative actions.

Legislative and procedural timeline (highlights)

  • 2025-03-25: Introduced in the House; draft delivered to requester.
  • 2025-03-26 to 2025-04-02: House committee consideration (Education); resolution reported and passed second and third readings in the House.
  • 2025-04-03: Transmitted to Senate; first reading and referral to Senate Education and Cultural Resources Committee.
  • 2025-04-10 & 04-14: Senate hearings scheduled; committee later concurred.
  • 2025-04-22: Senate concurred on third reading; sent to enrolling.
  • 2025-04-24 to 05-02: Enrolled and signed by House Speaker.
  • 2025-05-06: Signed by President and filed with Secretary of State — finalization of the adopted resolution.

Impact and significance

  • Symbolic recognition: Provides official, statewide acknowledgment of ESPs’ contributions, which can support morale and public awareness.
  • No legal or budgetary effect: As an honorary joint resolution, HJ 31 does not change statutes or appropriate funds.
  • Practical follow‑up: School districts, education organizations, and community groups may use the adopted resolution as a basis for local appreciation events or informational campaigns.

If you would like, I can attempt to locate the full text of the enrolled resolution (HJ 31) or draft a suggested local proclamation or sample language schools could use to implement observances based on this resolution.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.