Bill > SB1545

This bill establishes a program under which a state employee in Tennessee may receive up to six weeks of paid leave if the employee becomes a foster parent of a minor child. The leave must not be charged against any sick, annual, or other leave the employee has accumulated, and it counts towards the employee's use of leave required under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. The bill outlines the eligibility requirements, limitations, and the process for implementing the policy across different state agencies. The bill takes effect upon becoming law and applies to eligible employees who qualify for the leave on or after July 1, 2023.