HI SB562

Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study on the feasibility and potential impact of requiring employers to allow parents and guardians of school-aged children to take leave from employment to participate in their children's educational activities.

Study must research other states' family school leave laws and work with the department of labor and industrial relations, Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, and stakeholders including the Hui for Excellence in Education and Hawaii Parent Teacher Student Association.

Legislative reference bureau must recommend whether family school leave requirements are feasible in Hawaii, and if so, specify the minimum employer size subject to the requirement and the number of annual hours to be provided.

Study must propose relevant legislation if appropriate.

Report findings and recommendations must be submitted to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the 2014 regular session.