Oklahoma SB1204 requires school districts to provide paid bereavement leave to teachers and support employees.
Oklahoma SB1204 amends the state's education code to mandate that school districts provide paid bereavement leave to teachers and support employees. The bill specifies that this leave is in addition to other leave benefits, such as those for miscarriage and personal business. It also prohibits this leave from negating any locally negotiated leave policies that offer more benefits. The law will take effect on July 1, 2026, and is declared an emergency measure to ensure public peace, health, or safety.
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