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Family Leave for Education Support Staff: New Eligibility Rules

This act extends Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) eligibility to education support professionals, including paraeducators, administrative staff, custodians, and food service workers. This change allows these individuals to take protected leave for significant life events, providing greater security and stability. The amendments aim to improve work-life balance for these employees, positively impacting their well-being and ability to care for their families.
Key points
Education support professionals (e.g., paraeducators, administrative staff, custodians, food service workers, school bus drivers, health staff) become eligible for Family and Medical Leave.
The hours of service requirement for these employees is met if they worked at least 60% of their expected monthly hours in the previous school year.
Employers must maintain records of expected monthly hours for each education support professional.
The Secretary may establish a method for calculating leave entitlement for this group of employees.
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Print number: 118_HR_770
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Process start date: 2023-02-02
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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 118_HR_770.

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 2023-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Education support professionals (e.g., paraeducators, administrative staff, custodians, food service workers, school bus drivers, health staff) become eligible for Family and Medical Leave.
  • The hours of service requirement for these employees is met if they worked at least 60% of their expected monthly hours in the previous school year.
  • Employers must maintain records of expected monthly hours for each education support professional.
  • The Secretary may establish a method for calculating leave entitlement for this group of employees.
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 2025-12-25.

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Education Family Labor