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Committee advances AB 17 50 to extend paid leave for school employees after emotional testimony
Summary
AB 17 50 would let certified and classified school employees continue to receive full salary for up to five additional months after exhausting sick leave. Supporters gave personal accounts of financial hardship; administrators cautioned on staffing and potential costs. The committee sent the bill to appropriations.
Assemblymember Klosa introduced AB 17 50 as a paid‑leave measure intended to protect educators who face long illnesses or recovery periods from financial ruin. "Providing a full salary for up to five additional months offers a critical bridge during some of life's most challenging circumstances," the author said.
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