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PC 838

Para enmendar los Artículos 4 y 5 de la Ley 56-2019, conocida como la "Ley de Extensión de Nombramientos a los Maestros con Estatus Transitorio Provisional y con Nombramientos Transitorios Elegibles en Cualquier Unidad Académica y los Asistentes de Servicios al Estudiante (T1 y T2) Adscritos a la Secretaría Asociada de Educación Especial del Departamento de Educación de Puerto Rico", a los fines de establecer un término máximo de sesenta (60) días para que el Departamento de Educación nombre a los Asistentes de Servicios al Estudiante (T1 y T2); disponer sobre la continuidad de los servicios durante la vacante en dicho puesto; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico law requires Education Department to fill Student Services Assistant vacancies within 60 days and maintain services during staffing gaps in special education units.

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Bill Summary · PC 838

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 838 amends Law 56-2019 to establish a maximum 60-day deadline for Puerto Rico's Department of Education to fill vacant Student Services Assistant (T1 and T2) positions in the Special Education division. The bill also mandates continuity of services during these vacancies and addresses related administrative matters.

Why is this important

Student Services Assistants provide critical support to students with special needs, including assistance with mobility, personal care, and daily living activities. Prolonged vacancies in these positions directly disrupt educational services for vulnerable student populations and increase workload on remaining staff. This deadline creates accountability and ensures uninterrupted special education support services.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget implications: Establishing firm hiring timelines may require additional resources or expedited recruitment processes that strain departmental budgets during fiscal constraints
  • Service continuity mechanism: The bill mandates service continuity during vacancies but lacks specific details on how this will be funded or staffed (temporary workers, reassignments, overtime costs)
  • Enforcement mechanisms: The bill doesn't specify penalties or consequences if the Department fails to meet the 60-day deadline, potentially making it non-binding

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

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