Texas HB846 mandates school districts to adopt a parental leave policy for classroom teachers.

Texas HB846 amends the Education Code to require school districts to adopt a policy allowing classroom teachers to take up to 12 weeks of parental leave. Eligible teachers must have worked for at least 12 months and 1,250 hours in the 12 months before the leave. The leave can be for the birth of a child, adoption, or foster care placement. Teachers must use their paid leave first, with any remaining leave being unpaid. The policy applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas HB846 mandates school districts to adopt a parental leave policy for classroom teachers.

Texas HB846 amends the Education Code to require school districts to adopt a policy allowing classroom teachers to take up to 12 weeks of parental leave. Eligible teachers must have worked for at least 12 months and 1,250 hours in the 12 months before the leave. The leave can be for the birth of a child, adoption, or foster care placement. Teachers must use their paid leave first, with any remaining leave being unpaid. The policy applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year.