CT Expands Program to Provide Health Care Subsidies for Paraeducators

Connecticut is expanding a program that subsidizes health care costs for paraeducators, reports WSHU. The program was signed into law last year and initially funded with $5 million as part of the 2023-2024 budget. With an additional $10 million allocated, the program aims to support more educators, addressing the financial burden of health care costs and helping to mitigate the state’s paraeducator shortage. This expansion is part of broader efforts to attract and retain essential educational staff.