Bill > HB2485

This bill amends the Texas Education Code to provide school district employees with two additional days of paid leave specifically designated for wellness purposes. These wellness leave days are separate from other types of leave, cannot be accumulated from year to year, and will not be deducted from an employee's existing personal leave balance. School districts are required to develop policies governing how employees can use these wellness leave days, and importantly, the districts are prohibited from requesting documentation to justify the use of these days. The bill stipulates that these new wellness leave provisions will take effect with the 2025-2026 school year, and the act itself will become law either immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote in the Texas Legislature or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the immediate voting threshold. The primary intent appears to be supporting the mental and physical well-being of school district employees by providing them with dedicated time for personal wellness activities without administrative burden.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2485