AR HB1468

Expands the definition of "shared leave" under Arkansas Code § 21-4-203(17) to include approved paternity leave or maternity leave following the birth of a biological child, placement of an adoptive child, or placement of a foster child for an appropriate transition period.

Adds foster child placement approval by the Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services as a qualifying condition for shared leave eligibility.

Modifies Arkansas Code § 21-4-217(e) to require employees granted shared leave to provide medical certification documenting either severe illness or the birth of a biological child that made them eligible for shared leave.

Requires employees adopting a child to provide a final decree of adoption issued by a court of competent jurisdiction as documentation for shared leave eligibility.

Requires employees receiving shared leave for foster child placement to provide documentation from the Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services approving the placement.