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AR HB1719

AR HB1719
To Amend The Days Included In The Total Number Of Maternity Leave Days Approved By A School That Offers Maternity Leave.


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Introduced
03/10/2025
In Committee
04/14/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
Passed
04/16/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/21/2025

Introduced Session

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT CONCERNING MATERNITY LEAVE SCHOOL PERSONNEL; TO AMEND THE DAYS INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL NUMBER OF MATERNITY LEAVE DAYS APPROVED BY A SCHOOL THAT OFFERS MATERNITY LEAVE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill amends Arkansas Code § 6-17-122 to clarify the calculation of maternity leave days for school personnel. Specifically, the bill stipulates that holidays or days when academic classes are not held will not count towards the total number of approved maternity leave days. Conversely, if a maternity leave day falls on an unpaid contract day, it will still qualify as paid leave. The bill defines "school" broadly to include public school districts, open-enrollment public charter schools, and private schools that offer maternity leave. The purpose of this amendment appears to be providing more precise guidelines for how maternity leave is calculated and ensuring fairness in leave policies for school employees who are new mothers. By explicitly stating how non-academic days and unpaid contract days are treated, the bill aims to create clearer standards for maternity leave administration across different types of educational institutions in Arkansas.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Notification that HB1719 is now Act 905 (on 04/21/2025)

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