Bill > HB1747

This bill creates the Babies at School Act, which allows schools (including public school districts, charter schools, and private schools) to permit school employees who are parents to bring their infants six months old or younger to work. The legislation is motivated by recognizing the dual responsibilities of parents who are school employees and aims to improve employee retention. Under the proposed law, schools can establish policies that define appropriate work environments, set performance standards for employees with infants, and create safety guidelines for infants in the workplace. The bill defines "infant" as a biological, adopted, stepchild, or foster child under six months of age. Schools would have the discretion to implement this policy, particularly after an employee returns from maternity leave. The bill also clarifies that schools are not prohibited from allowing employees to bring children older than six months to the workplace. The overall intent is to provide more flexibility for working parents in educational settings, acknowledging the challenges of balancing professional responsibilities with family care during an infant's first six months of life.

Education

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1747&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R