What does SHORT TITLE. of ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act.

What does ELIGIBILITY FOR EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS AND SCHOOL of ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act do?

This section amends Section 101(2) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. It establishes criteria for paraprofessionals and education support staff to meet the hours of service requirement for Family and Medical Leave. To meet the requirement, an employee must work a number of hours equal to at least 60 percent of the applicable total monthly hours expected for their job. Employers must maintain records with the Secretary specifying the total monthly hours expected for each employee's job description. The term 'covered educational employee' is defined as a paraprofessional or an education support staff member employed by an educational agency or institution. “Paraprofessional” is defined as having the meaning given in section 8101(37) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. “Education support staff member” includes those providing services like clerical, transportation, food, custodial, health, technical, and skilled trades support.

What does ENTITLEMENT TO LEAVE. of ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act do?

This section amends Section 102(a) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. The amendment adds a provision regarding the calculation of leave for covered educational employees. The Secretary is required to provide methods for calculating leave for these employees. These methods must be in accordance with section 108, as applicable.

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ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act

Q: What does Preamble of ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To establish eligibility requirements for covered educational employees under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, and for other purposes,' aims to establish eligibility requirements for covered educational employees under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 9, 2025.

Last updated: 9/9/2025 · Introduced: 9/9/2025

Author: Sean Casten (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill lowers the required hours of service for paraprofessionals and education support staff to qualify for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) benefits, setting the threshold at 60% of the applicable total monthly hours.
The bill expands the definition of 'covered educational employee' to include paraprofessionals and education support staff providing services such as clerical, transportation, and custodial support.
The Secretary of Labor must provide methods for calculating leave for eligible education support professionals, aligning with existing FMLA calculation guidelines.

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