New Legislation Proposed for Education Support Staff Family Leave
September 14, 2025 - 01:06
A new bill, known as the ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act, has been introduced to address the needs of education support personnel. This legislation seeks to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993, aiming to create distinct eligibility criteria and leave entitlements for educational support staff, including paraprofessionals.
Introduced by Representative Sean Casten, the bill has garnered significant attention, currently boasting 34 cosponsors. The proposed changes are designed to ensure that education support staff have access to family leave, recognizing their essential role in the educational system and the unique challenges they face.
The legislation emphasizes the importance of providing these workers with the necessary time off to care for family members or deal with personal health issues without the fear of losing their jobs. This initiative highlights a growing acknowledgment of the vital contributions made by education support staff in fostering a healthy learning environment for students.
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