CA AB2901

Requires public school employers and community college districts to provide up to 14 weeks of paid leave for employees experiencing pregnancy, miscarriage, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or recovery from these conditions, effective January 1, 2028, contingent on legislative appropriation.

Applies to certificated employees, classified service employees, and academic employees; part-time employees receive weekly pay calculated based on their average hours worked over the preceding six months (or entire employment period if less than six months).

Allows paid leave to begin before and continue after childbirth if the employee is actually disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related medical conditions.

Prohibits paid disability leave from being deducted from other available leaves of absence under state or federal law; does not diminish rights under collective bargaining agreements that provide greater leave benefits.

Current law authorizing school districts and community college districts to adopt discretionary leave policies for pregnancy-related absences becomes inoperative on January 1, 2028, if appropriation is made.