KY HB148

Teachers and school employees may use accumulated sick leave for observance of religious holidays not included in the school calendar, with a personal statement verifying observance and sufficient advance notice to the district

School districts must establish a policy by July 1, 2030 to provide up to 30 paid maternity leave days for teachers and employees who give birth, used without salary deduction and prior to any other leave type

Maternity leave days cannot transfer to sick leave or convert to other leave types and expire upon return to work; districts retain authority to establish additional maternity or parental leave benefits

School districts must annually report sick leave balances to the Teachers' Retirement System beginning fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, including days accrued, used, and any leave added by rollover or conversion

The state pays actuarial costs for unused sick leave compensation attributable to balances accrued as of June 30, 2025, plus up to 13 additional days per year thereafter; the last employer pays costs for any unused sick leave days not covered by the state