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AR HB1719

Bill

Status

Passed

4/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Deann Vaught

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Holidays and other non-academic days designated by a school shall not count toward the total number of approved maternity leave days for eligible personnel

  • Maternity leave days that fall on unpaid contract days will qualify for paid maternity leave under the employee's current contract

  • Applies to public school districts, open-enrollment public charter schools, and private schools that offer maternity leave

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 6-17-122 regarding optional paid maternity leave policies

  • Approved April 21, 2025; sponsored by Representative Vaught and Senator B. Davis

Legislative Description

To Amend The Days Included In The Total Number Of Maternity Leave Days Approved By A School That Offers Maternity Leave.

Last Action

Notification that HB1719 is now Act 905

4/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Education4/9/2025
Education3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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