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Introduced
09/09/2025
09/09/2025
In Committee
09/09/2025
09/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish eligibility requirements for covered educational employees under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to expand leave eligibility for paraprofessionals and education support staff (ESP) working in educational agencies or institutions. Specifically, the bill allows these employees to qualify for FMLA leave if they have worked at least 60 percent of the total monthly hours expected for their job description in the previous school year, which is a more flexible standard than the current FMLA requirements. The bill defines paraprofessionals as individuals who work in educational settings supporting teachers, and education support staff as employees providing a wide range of services including clerical, administrative, transportation, food services, maintenance, health, technical, and skilled trades work. Employers will be required to maintain records specifying the expected monthly hours for each employee's job description and submit this information to the Secretary of Labor. The legislation aims to provide more comprehensive leave protections for educational support workers who may have variable or part-time work schedules, ensuring they can take necessary family or medical leave without risking their job status.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (37)
Sean Casten (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
André Carson (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Rosa DeLauro (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Chuy García (D),
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Val Hoyle (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Eric Sorensen (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 09/09/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5222/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5222/BILLS-119hr5222ih.pdf |
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