HB3035 HFA Ellington 3-11

Mohr/White 3334/3336

Delegate Ellington moved to amend the Senate Finance Committee Amendment to HB 3035 on page 1, section 10, line 5, after the word “reading” by inserting the word “and mathematics”;

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On page 2, section 10, line 43, after the word, “aides”, by inserting the word “paraprofessionals”;

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On page 2, section 10, line 44, after the word, “teacher”, by striking out the words “or aides” and inserting a comma and the words “aides, or paraprofessionals”;

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On page 2, section 10, line 63, after the word “parent(s)” by inserting the word “or guardians”;

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On page 3, section 10, line 91, after the word “reading” by inserting the word “or mathematics”;

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On page 4, section, 10, lines 102-103, after the words “assistant teachers” by striking out the words “and aides” and inserting a comma and the words “aides and paraprofessionals”;

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On page 4, section 10, line 105, after the word “teacher” by striking out the words “or aid” and inserting a comma and the words “aides or paraprofessionals”;

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On page 7, section 10, line 173, by striking out the words “and aides” and inserting in lieu thereof “aides and paraprofessionals”;

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On page 7, section 10, line 176, after the word “teacher”, by striking out the words “or aide” and inserting a comma and the words  “aide or professional”;

On page 7, section 10, line 179, after the word “aides” by inserting the word “paraprofessionals”;

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On page 8, section 10, line 203, after the word “arts” by inserting the word “or mathematics”;

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On pages 10-11, section 18a, lines 9-13, by striking out subdivision (2) in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

(2) For first, second, and third grades, not more than 25 pupils for each teacher and one early childhood classroom assistant teacher, aide or paraprofessional in classrooms with more than 12 pupils: Provided, That the early childhood classroom assistant teacher/aide/paraprofessional requirement for classrooms with more than 12 pupils shall be effective beginning the 2023-2024 school year, for first grade classrooms; shall be effective beginning the 2024-2025 school year, for second grade classrooms; and shall be effective beginning the 2025-2026 school year, for third grade classrooms; Provided however: That if all grade level classrooms are already being served by an early childhood classroom assistant teacher/aide/paraprofessional by the school year required, the county board has the discretion to add the assistant teachers/ aides/paraprofessionals in first, second and third grade classrooms of the greatest need beginning July 1, 2023 and completing full implementation by July 1, 2026 ; and

On page 10, section 18a, line 16, after the word “teacher” by striking out the words “or aide” and inserting a comma and the words “aide or paraprofessional”;

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On page 10, section 18a, line 21, after the word “teachers” by striking out the words “and aides” and inserting a comma and the words “aides and paraprofessionals”;

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On page 21, after section 10, line 189, by inserting the following section:

Adopted

Rejected