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Senate Bill 1427 Would Expand Paid-Leave Coverage to Certain School Employees, Authority Monitoring Progress
Summary
Staff told the board that amended Senate Bill 1427 would extend Connecticut paid leave and Connecticut FMLA to certain public and private K–12 employees whose positions do not require certification; the authority is monitoring next steps after Labor Committee action.
Connecticut Paid Leave Authority staff updated the board April 10 on legislative activity affecting the program, spotlighting Senate Bill 1427, an amendment that would extend paid family and medical leave coverage to certain school employees.
Maddie, the authority's legislative staff member, told the board that an amended version of Senate Bill 1427 passed the Labor Committee and would cover public and private elementary and secondary school employees whose positions do not require a certification or license. Maddie said that examples include paraeducators, cafeteria workers, bus drivers and library aides; the amendment would not include teachers. She said the amended language would make those employees eligible for Connecticut paid leave and Connecticut FMLA.
Maddie also noted that Erin Choquette testified in support of the bill at the Labor Committee public hearing on March 4. The authority will continue to monitor the bill’s movement and any amendments as the legislative session progresses; the session is expected to adjourn within about two months, Maddie told the board.
Board members asked about next steps and whether board members could sign up for the authority’s legislator newsletter; Maddie said she would follow up. The authority said it is tracking other bills that could affect operations or outreach and will flag amendments as they arise.
No formal board action was taken on the bill during the meeting; the update was informational.
