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Paraprofessionals Get $10K Boost | New York City News
City Council eyes a $10K bonus for paraprofessionals—paid in four installments—to stabilize a workforce struggling with low pay and a 1,600-person shortage. While educators hail it as a vital step toward student success, the mayor’s office warns it may violate state labor laws requiring pay changes to come through contract negotiations. Supporters, including Council Speaker Julie Menin, argue the administration has ignored this critical workforce, but critics say the bonus doesn’t fix deeper issues of underpayment and undervaluation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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