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KY SB124
Bill
AI Summary
- School districts may establish a policy to annually compensate teachers and employees for unused sick leave days accrued beyond 15 days, at a rate up to 30% of their daily salary, with compensation not counting toward retirement benefits
- Teachers and employees may use accumulated sick leave for observing religious holidays not included in the school calendar, with sufficient advance notice to the district
- By July 1, 2030, each school district must establish a policy providing up to 30 paid maternity leave days for employees who give birth, separate from other leave types
- Sick leave days compensated through the new annual payout program cannot be repurchased by the employee and do not apply to retirement compensation calculations
- Kentucky Department of Education must annually report to the Legislative Research Commission on districts using the unused sick leave compensation program, including participation numbers and costs
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to sick leave for school district personnel.
Public Officers and Employees
Last Action
floor amendment (1) filed
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/12/2026
Primary and Secondary Education3/10/2026
Committee On Committees2/24/2026
Rules2/20/2026
Education2/11/2026
Committee on Committees1/27/2026
Full Bill Text
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