CT HB06790

Extends Connecticut FMLA benefits to local and regional board of education employees who do not hold professional certification under chapter 166, effective July 1, 2023

Reduces the eligibility threshold for noncertified school employees to 950 hours of service (compared to 1,250 hours for other employees) over the previous 12-month period, while maintaining the 12-month employment requirement

Allows eligible noncertified school employees to request leave to serve as organ or bone marrow donors, with physician certification required prior to leave

Requires the Labor Commissioner to adopt regulations for providing FMLA benefits to school paraprofessionals in educational settings

Connecticut Labor Department is responsible for enforcing compliance with these provisions