ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act

This bill makes it easier for school support staff and paraprofessionals to qualify for family and medical leave under federal law. It says these workers meet the hours rule if they worked at least 60% of the monthly hours expected for their job, based on the prior school year. It also requires school employers to keep records of the expected monthly hours for each job each school year. The government will set clear methods for how to calculate leave for these workers.

Who is affected includes paraprofessionals and education support staff such as office staff, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, health and student service staff, tech staff, and skilled trades.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Paraprofessionals and education support staff who work for schools.
• What changes: You qualify for leave if you worked at least 60% of the expected monthly hours for your job in the previous school year; employers must keep expected-hours records; the government will set how to calculate leave.
• Why it matters: Staff with part‑year or variable schedules can qualify based on a clear percentage of expected hours.