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PS 292

“Para enmendar el Artículo 4.01 de la Ley 85-2018, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Reforma Educativa de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de otorgar la condición de empleado regular en el servicio de carrera, a aquellos que, al 30 de junio de 2025, hayan ejercido como enfermeros escolares, por un periodo que no sea menor de seis (6) meses; establecer que, el salario base de los enfermeros escolares pertenecientes al Sistema de Educación Pública de Puerto Rico comenzará a partir de los tres mil (3,000.00) dólares mensuales; y para otros fines relacionados.”

2025-2028 Session

PS 292 would grant regular civil-service status to Puerto Rico school nurses with 6+ months’ service by June 30, 2025 and set a $3,000 monthly starting salary.

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Bill Summary · PS 292

Summary of PS 292 (Puerto Rico)

Overview

PS 292 seeks to amend Article 4.01 of Law 85-2018 (the “Education Reform Law” of Puerto Rico, as amended) to:
- grant regular career-service status to school nurses who, by June 30, 2025, have served as school nurses for at least six months; and
- establish a starting base salary of $3,000 per month for school nurses within the Puerto Rico Public Education System.
- and to address related purposes.

Note: The bill is currently withdrawn by its author.

Key Provisions (as proposed)

  • Regular Career-Service Status: Amends Article 4.01 to confer regular (career) status in the civil service on school nurses who, as of June 30, 2025, have provided school-nursing services for a period of at least six months.
  • Salary Floor: Sets the starting base salary for school nurses in the Public Education System at $3,000 per month.
  • Additional Related Provisions: The bill states “and for other related purposes,” indicating that supplementary measures or administrative specifics would accompany the primary changes if enacted.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary Beneficiaries: School nurses employed by the Puerto Rico Public Education System who meet the six-month service threshold by June 30, 2025.
  • Government/Employer Side: Puerto Rico Department or agency administering the Public Education System and its budgeting/ payroll units, which would need to implement the regular status designation and adjust compensation to meet the $3,000/month minimum.
  • Potential Impacts:
    • Improved job security and career status for eligible school nurses.
    • Increased payroll costs due to the new base salary, subject to appropriation and implementation details not specified in the bill.
    • Possible effects on recruitment, retention, and morale of school nursing staff.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced: January 30, 2025.
  • Senate First Reading: February 3, 2025.
  • Referred to Committees: February 3, 2025.
  • Status: Withdrawn by its author on July 24, 2025. (No active movement on the bill at this time.)

Status Note

  • The bill has been withdrawn by its author and is not currently advancing. If reintroduced, it would require anew consideration and potential amendments through the legislative process.

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

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