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Washington County board approves paid parental and postpartum leave policy
Summary
The Washington County School District board approved Policy 1331, granting three weeks of paid postpartum recovery and three weeks of paid parental leave, effective to meet a 2025 state requirement; eligibility, FMLA interaction, and the rolling 12‑month limit were clarified during discussion.
The Washington County School District board on April 14, 2025, approved Policy 1331, a paid parental and postpartum leave policy that provides eligible employees three weeks of paid postpartum recovery and three weeks of paid parental leave.
The policy was presented by Tamara, a district staff member, who told the board the change follows direction from state legislators that local education agencies must adopt such a policy effective July 1, 2025. Tamara said, “This policy allows for 3 weeks of paid time off for postpartum recovery, and 3 weeks of paid parental leave.”
Board member Staley moved to approve the policy; Member Cox seconded the motion,…
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