AN ACT EXEMPTING BOARDS OF EDUCATION FROM THE PAID SICK LEAVE REQUIREMENTS.

HB 5520 would exempt local and regional school boards of education from the state's requirement that employers provide paid sick leave to employees. The bill amends chapter 557 of the general statutes to remove this obligation specifically for school boards, meaning they would no longer need to offer paid sick leave to their staff. This change would directly affect school employees working under these boards, as they would no longer be guaranteed paid sick leave under this state mandate. The exemption applies only to school boards and does not alter paid sick leave requirements for other employers or educational settings.