Establishes parental leave for school employees

HB 639 establishes paid parental leave for full-time school employees in Missouri (called "education personnel") who have worked at least one year. The bill requires school districts and the state to split costs equally (50/50) for approved leave following a birth or adoption, covering up to 12 weeks. It ensures parental leave doesn’t reduce accrued annual or sick leave, continues leave accrual during leave, and aligns with federal FMLA if applicable. The law applies only to public school employees and mandates state rules for implementation and reimbursement.