Family Leave: Time Off for School and Youth Activities
This bill is currently in the hands of three House committees for review. It has not moved since August 31, 2026, and it is common for bills to stall at this stage without a committee vote. The House committees must take action before the proposal can move forward.
While popular with families, bills that expand mandatory leave often face strong opposition from business groups and usually stall in committee without broad bipartisan support.
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By making it easier for parents and grandparents to take time off for school conferences, plays, sports, and scouting events without fear of job loss, more students may see family members show up for these activities. The effect on any individual child depends on whether their parent's employer is large enough to be covered by the FMLA.
“to participate in or attend a school conference or an activity that is sponsored by a school or community organization and relates to a program of the school or organization that is attended by a son or daughter or a grandchild of the employee.”
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act
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