The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1427, aims to expand the benefits of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program to include certain school employees. Specifically, it introduces new definitions and provisions to encompass individuals employed by local or regional boards of education and nonpublic elementary or secondary schools who do not hold professional certification under chapter 166 of the general statutes. The bill modifies the definition of "covered public employee" to include these individuals, thereby allowing them access to the benefits provided by the program.

In terms of legal language changes, the bill repeals Section 31-49e and substitutes it with a new version that clarifies the definitions of terms such as "covered employee" and "employer." Notably, it deletes the phrase "or" from the definition of "covered public employee" and adds new language to include employees of educational institutions without professional certification. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and aims to ensure that a broader range of employees in the education sector can benefit from paid family and medical leave.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 31-49e