The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7010, aims to extend and enhance the support provided to paraeducators in Connecticut. It modifies existing law by repealing and substituting Section 203 of public act 23-204, which previously provided subsidies for paraeducators' health savings accounts and health plans. The bill extends the subsidy program to cover the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and specifies that paraeducators can receive a subsidy for their health plan deductibles, with the Comptroller determining the subsidy amount. Additionally, it introduces a new provision requiring local and regional boards of education to pay the full employee contribution to the municipal employees' retirement system for paraeducators, with the Comptroller reimbursing these boards for at least fifty percent of the costs.

Key changes in the bill include the deletion of the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and the insertion of June 30, 2026, to extend the subsidy program. Furthermore, the bill mandates that each local and regional board of education must cover the full employee contribution for paraeducators' retirement benefits, which is a new requirement. The Comptroller's role is also expanded to ensure that these boards receive reimbursement for their contributions, thereby providing additional financial support to paraeducators and their employers.