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This bill clarifies and expands paid parental leave provisions for state employees, specifically ensuring that full-time employees of institutions of higher education within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education are explicitly included in the existing leave policy. The bill changes references from "maternity leave" to "parental leave" throughout the statute, maintaining the existing entitlement of six weeks of paid leave for employees who have worked for a state agency for at least two years prior to requesting leave. The legislation stipulates that this parental leave is additional to any sick leave related to pregnancy, and that employees will continue to receive their full annual salary during the leave period without interruption to their seniority, pay advancement, or other employment benefits. The bill's implementation is conditional on another piece of legislation (Enrolled Senate Bill No. 87) becoming effective, and it provides the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services with the authority to create rules for implementing these provisions.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb314&Session=2600