(The Center Square) — Connecticut taxpayers will be covering some health care costs for thousands of paraeducators as the state seeks to fill workforce shortages in public schools.
A new program rolled out Wednesday by state Comptroller Sean Scanlon includes a one-time $5 million subsidy that will help pay paraeducators' health insurance bills not covered by local school districts.
Scanlon said the subsidy will provide some financial relief for thousands of paraprofessionals, generally among the lowest paid in education. House Speaker Matt Ritter echoed those sentiments, calling paraeducators"the backbone of the educational world."
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