ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act
Congress Targets Expanded Family Leave Access for Paraprofessionals and School Support Staff
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
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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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
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Reintroduction announcement describing how education support staff could satisfy FMLA eligibility with a 60% expected-hours threshold and employer recordkeeping requirements.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act
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