Texas HB2485 grants school district employees at least two days of paid wellness leave per year.

Texas HB2485 amends the Education Code to provide school district employees with a minimum of two days of paid leave annually for wellness purposes. This leave cannot be accumulated or deducted from other personal leave. School districts must establish policies for the use of this leave, including processing and documentation procedures, but cannot require employees to provide documentation for the leave taken. The provisions of this bill apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas HB2485 grants school district employees at least two days of paid wellness leave per year.

Texas HB2485 amends the Education Code to provide school district employees with a minimum of two days of paid leave annually for wellness purposes. This leave cannot be accumulated or deducted from other personal leave. School districts must establish policies for the use of this leave, including processing and documentation procedures, but cannot require employees to provide documentation for the leave taken. The provisions of this bill apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year.