SB 1014 Summary

• Requires school districts to provide up to 6 weeks of parental leave for pupils giving birth and up to 3 weeks for non-birthing parents, with parental leave absences not counted against average daily attendance if the district files an expectant and parenting pupil policy.

• Adds 4 excused absences per school year to care for a sick child without requiring a doctor's note.

• Requires school districts to provide pregnant pupils with makeup work plan development guidelines if individualized instruction is unavailable.

• Mandates school districts notify pregnant and parenting pupils of their rights and options under Title IX through welcome packets, websites, and postings in lactation rooms and locker rooms.

• Establishes state reimbursement procedures for local school districts to cover costs of implementing these requirements.