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Family Leave for Education Support Staff: New Eligibility Rules

This bill extends Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) eligibility to paraprofessionals and education support staff. This means more school employees will be able to take job-protected leave for significant life events, providing greater security and stability. These changes will help balance work and family responsibilities, positively impacting many families.
Key points
More school employees, like teacher assistants and support staff, will become eligible for family and medical leave.
New rules for calculating hours worked are established to help these employees meet leave qualification requirements.
Employers will need to maintain records of expected monthly hours, ensuring transparency and easier access to new benefits.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5222
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Process start date: 2025-09-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5222.

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 2025-09-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More school employees, like teacher assistants and support staff, will become eligible for family and medical leave.
  • New rules for calculating hours worked are established to help these employees meet leave qualification requirements.
  • Employers will need to maintain records of expected monthly hours, ensuring transparency and easier access to new benefits.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Education Family Labor