Relating to the use of certain personal leave by school district teachers.

SB 313 requires Texas public school districts to allow classroom teachers to choose not to use their paid personal leave when taking unpaid leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for pregnancy, birth, or adoption. This policy change directly affects teachers who qualify for FMLA leave, giving them the option to preserve their paid leave days instead of using them concurrently with unpaid federal leave. School districts must adopt a policy implementing this choice by the 2025-2026 school year, with the bill taking effect on September 1, 2025, unless approved for immediate enactment by a two-thirds vote. The law provides a concrete administrative adjustment to leave usage without altering federal FMLA requirements.