House Memorial 44 requests the Legislative Education Study Committee to convene a working group to examine the increasing costs of insurance premiums for school employees, as well as the group insurance contributions outlined in the Public School Insurance Authority Act, during the 2025 legislative interim. The memorial highlights the challenges posed by rising medical care costs, an aging workforce, and chronic illnesses, which have led to increased health insurance premiums that could undermine the effectiveness of recent salary increases for school employees.

The proposed working group will include representatives from relevant state agencies, such as the Public Education Department, the Department of Finance and Administration, and the General Services Department, as well as a representative from the Public School Insurance Authority and members from school districts and charter schools. The Legislative Education Study Committee is tasked with preparing a written report detailing the findings and recommendations of the working group, which will be submitted to both the governor and the legislature.