Paraprofessional competency requirements modified

Paraprofessionals who demonstrate the specified competencies must be deemed to have satisfied federal requirements for paraprofessionals.

That is the focus of a new law that took effect May 20, 2026.

Further, districts and charter schools must maintain a paraprofessional’s completed assessment and documentation within their personnel file, and the Department of Education is required to provide guidance on how to validate these competencies by Aug. 1, 2026.

Rep. Sydney Jordan (DFL-Mpls) and Sen. Doran Clark (DFL-Mpls) sponsor the law.

HF3067*/SF3368/CH107

HF3067* / SF3368 / CH107