Texas SB237 establishes a paid parental leave policy for public school employees, an allotment for school districts providing such leave, and.

Texas SB237 amends the Education Code to allow school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt a paid parental leave policy for full-time employees. Eligible employees can take up to eight weeks of leave for the birth or adoption of a child, or four weeks if they are the spouse of the primary caregiver. Employees must have been employed for at least 12 months to qualify. The policy cannot require employees to use their paid vacation or sick leave before taking parental leave.

Texas SB237 establishes a paid parental leave policy for public school employees, an allotment for school districts providing such leave, and.

Texas SB237 amends the Education Code to allow school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt a paid parental leave policy for full-time employees. Eligible employees can take up to eight weeks of leave for the birth or adoption of a child, or four weeks if they are the spouse of the primary caregiver. Employees must have been employed for at least 12 months to qualify. The policy cannot require employees to use their paid vacation or sick leave before taking parental leave.