AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF RETIREMENT HEALTH BENEFITS FOR PARAEDUCATORS.

This bill directs the state Comptroller to study retirement health benefits for paraeducators, who are classroom support staff in public schools. The study must examine what benefits paraeducators currently receive and gather recommendations for potential legislative improvements. The Comptroller must complete this review and submit a report to the relevant legislative committee by January 1, 2027. This measure does not change existing laws or create new benefits immediately, but rather establishes a process to evaluate the current situation before any policy changes are considered.