COMMITTEE STUDIES: Requests study of the feasibility of establishing state subsidized parental leave for K-12 educators.

This bill asks the Senate's Education and Finance committees to investigate whether Louisiana should create a state-funded paid parental leave program for K-12 teachers and support staff. The study will examine the costs and benefits of allowing these educators to receive pay while caring for a new child or adopting a family member, rather than using their existing sick or vacation days. If the committees find the idea feasible, they will report their findings to the full Senate to determine if new legislation is needed. The proposal specifically addresses the financial impact on the state, noting that the Department of Education would need to reimburse local school districts for substitute teachers during the leave period.