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Family Leave for Education Support Professionals: New Rules

This act extends Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) eligibility to education support professionals, including paraeducators, administrative staff, and maintenance workers. This means more individuals working in public schools and higher education institutions will be able to take protected leave for important life events. These changes aim to provide greater social security for this professional group.
Key points
More public school and higher education employees will gain the right to family and medical leave.
New rules define how to calculate work hours for education support professionals to qualify for leave.
Employers will be required to maintain records of these employees' work hours.
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Print number: 117_HR_5348
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Process start date: 2021-09-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ESP Family Leave Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5348.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More public school and higher education employees will gain the right to family and medical leave.
  • New rules define how to calculate work hours for education support professionals to qualify for leave.
  • Employers will be required to maintain records of these employees' work hours.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

CATEGORIES

Education Family Labor