Allow board of ed employees to use sick leave for parental leave

HB 574 allows public school employees in Ohio to use their accrued sick leave to take time off for parental leave, which includes caring for a newly born, stillborn, or newly adopted child. The bill specifically applies to teachers and regular non-teaching staff, while excluding substitutes, part-time instructors, and seasonal workers. To qualify for this leave, an employee must provide a written statement from their employer justifying the absence, and the sick leave is deducted one hour for every hour of absence taken. Additionally, the legislation ensures that unused sick leave is preserved if an employee leaves and returns to public service within ten years.