The bill amends R.S. 17:1206.1(B) to enhance sick leave provisions for school employees who become disabled while assisting students. Specifically, it extends the duration of sick leave from a maximum of ninety days to one year for employees who are disabled due to physical contact with a student while providing necessary assistance. This change ensures that affected employees receive continuous pay and do not lose accrued sick leave during this period.

Additionally, the bill requires employees to provide a physician's certificate to verify their disability. It also clarifies that school boards have the discretion to extend the sick leave period beyond one year if they choose to do so. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.

Statutes affected:
SB213 Original: 17:1(B)
SB213 Engrossed: 17:1(B)
SB213 Enrolled: 17:1(B)
SB213 Act 315: 17:1(B)