AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF PAID SICK LEAVE BY CLASSROOM EMPLOYEES.

HB 6402 allows local and regional school boards to require classroom employees (such as teachers and aides) to use their paid sick leave in four-hour increments. This change aligns sick leave usage with the typical four-hour blocks for substitute teachers, making scheduling more practical for schools. The bill amends existing law to give school districts flexibility in managing substitute coverage when staff take sick leave. It directly affects school employees who use paid sick leave and school boards managing staff schedules.