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This bill amends South Carolina's state employee paid parental leave law by updating definitions and clarifying eligibility for paid family leave. Specifically, the bill defines a "child" as a newborn biological child or a foster child in state custody under 18, with a maximum of two parents eligible for leave. An "eligible state employee" is expanded to include any person employed by a state department, institution, commission, board, or higher education institution who can earn annual leave, whether working full-time or part-time. The bill establishes that "paid parental leave" can be either six weeks at full base pay or two weeks at full base pay, with part-time employees receiving prorated leave based on their normal work hours. A "qualifying event" is defined as the birth of a biological child or fostering a child in state custody. The changes to this law will take effect on October 1, 2025, and will apply to qualifying events occurring on or after that date, potentially providing more state employees with flexible and comprehensive parental leave options.

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