Overview: Bill Number: PC 675, Title: Para establecer la "Ley para la Certificación y Apoyo Integral al Personal Asistente de Servicios Educativos también conocidos como T1 en el Sistema Educativo de Puerto Rico, a los fines de crear un programa de certificación y formación continua para el personal T1; establecer talleres de apoyo emocional y auto cuidado; disponer sobre la supervisión y evaluación periódica del personal T1; y para otros fines relacionados, Status: Referido a Comisión(es), Introduced: May 12, 2025, Classification: bill
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to establish a comprehensive certification and support program for T1 educational service assistants within the Puerto Rico education system. The bill aims to create a certification and continuous training program for T1 personnel, provide emotional support and self-care workshops, and implement periodic supervision and evaluation of T1 staff.
Key Provisions:
- Establish a certification program for T1 educational service assistants
- Mandate continuous training and professional development for T1 personnel
- Require the provision of emotional support and self-care workshops for T1 staff
- Implement a system of periodic supervision and evaluation of T1 employees
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- T1 educational service assistants in the Puerto Rico public education system
- Students and families who rely on the services provided by T1 personnel
- The Puerto Rico Department of Education, which would oversee the implementation of the certification and support program
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the relevant legislative commission(s) for further consideration and review. The next steps would involve the commission's deliberations, potential amendments, and a vote on whether to recommend the bill for passage by the full legislative body.
