ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act

Key Points

• Makes it easier for paraprofessionals and other school support staff to qualify for unpaid family and medical leave.
• Says these workers can meet the work-hours test by working at least 60% of the monthly hours their job is expected to require.
• Requires schools and other education employers to keep records of the “expected monthly hours” for each job and file that information with the Labor Department.
• Covers many non-teaching roles like bus drivers, cafeteria workers, office staff, custodians, maintenance workers, health aides, and skilled-trades staff.
• Directs the Labor Department to create clear methods for counting leave time for these covered school employees.

Impact Analysis

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