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Senate pauses bill requiring employer support for parent-teacher meetings after heated debate
Summary
Senators debated Substitute Senate Bill 37, which would require certain employers to allow employees time off for school-related needs. Supporters urged it would help parents in crisis; opponents warned of unnecessary mandates and business burdens. Sponsor moved to "circle" the bill for further work.
A substitute bill that would require some employers to permit employees to attend parent-teacher conferences and respond to school emergencies was debated for more than an hour before the sponsor moved to "circle" the measure for further negotiation.
Senator Shepherd, sponsor of Substitute Senate Bill 37, said the bill began after repeated calls from PTA members and teachers and that the substitute reflects compromise with business groups, including removing penalties and narrowing coverage. "What I want is for this to work out for both business and for parents so that we can send a signal to…
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