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§ 6681. Findings
Congress finds the following:
(1) Classified school employees provide valuable service in the United States.
(2) Classified school employees provide essential services, such as transportation, facilities maintenance and operations, food service, safety, and health care.
(3) Classified school employees play a vital role in providing for the welfare and safety of students.
(4) Classified school employees strive for excellence in all areas of service to the education community.
(5) Exemplary classified school employees should be recognized for their outstanding contributions to quality education in the United States.
(Pub. L. 116–13, § 2, Apr. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 847.)
§ 6682. Definitions
In this subpart:
(1) Classified school employee
The term “classified school employee” means an employee of a State or of any political subdivision of a State, or an employee of a nonprofit entity, who works in any grade from prekindergarten through high school in any of the following occupational specialties:
(A) Paraprofessional, including paraeducator services.
(B) Clerical and administrative services.
(C) Transportation services.
(D) Food and nutrition services.
(E) Custodial and maintenance services.
(F) Security services.
(G) Health and student services.
(H) Technical services.
(I) Skilled trades.
(2) Other definitions
(Pub. L. 116–13, § 3, Apr. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 847.)
§ 6683. Recognition program established
(a) In general
(b) Award
(1) In general
(2) Non-monetary value
(c) Selection process
(1) Nomination process
(A) In general
(B) Nomination submissions
In order for individuals in a State to be eligible to receive recognition under this section, the Governor of the State shall consider nominations submitted by the following:
(i) Local educational agencies.
(ii) School administrators.
(iii) Professional associations.
(iv) Labor organizations.
(v) Educational service agencies.
(vi) Nonprofit entities.
(vii) Parents and students.
(viii) Any other group determined appropriate by the Secretary.
(2) Demonstration
Each Governor of a State who desires individuals in the State to receive recognition under this section shall submit the nominations described in paragraph (1) to the Secretary in such manner as may be required by the Secretary. Each such nomination shall contain, at a minimum, demonstrations of excellence in the following areas:
(A) Work performance.
(B) School and community involvement.
(C) Leadership and commitment.
(D) Local support.
(E) Enhancement of classified school employees’ image in the community and schools.
(3) Selection
(Pub. L. 116–13, § 4, Apr. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 848.)