S.B. No. 2169 amends the Education Code to establish a new provision for personal leave related to wellness for school district employees. The bill introduces a new subsection (a-1) to Section 22.003, which mandates that school district employees are entitled to a minimum of two days of paid leave per year specifically for wellness purposes. Importantly, these wellness leave days cannot be accumulated or deducted from the employee's existing personal leave. Additionally, the bill requires school districts to adopt policies governing the use of this leave, including the processing and documentation procedures, while explicitly stating that no documentation is required from employees for taking these wellness leave days.

The provisions of this bill will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. It will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from all elected members in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 22.003 (Education Code 22)