What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 770.
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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