The resolution, introduced by Senator Jenkins, requests the Senate Committees on Education and Finance to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing state-subsidized parental leave for K-12 educators in Louisiana. It highlights the numerous benefits of paid parental leave, including improved health outcomes for infants and mothers, increased employee retention, and reduced turnover costs for the state. The resolution notes that many educators currently lack guaranteed paid parental leave, often resorting to using sick or vacation days, which can hinder their ability to address other family needs in the future.

Additionally, the resolution acknowledges that while establishing such a program may lead to increased state and local expenditures—primarily due to the need for the Louisiana Department of Education to reimburse local agencies for substitute costs—several other states have successfully implemented similar policies. These states have reported significant improvements in job retention among female educators following childbirth. The resolution concludes by directing the Senate Committees to explore this initiative further and to communicate the findings to the state Department of Education.