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Walton County School District Employee Leave and Disability Benefits

Original title: Leave of Absence/Disability - Walton County School District

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The Frame

What this does

Eligible school district employees can access up to 120 hours of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement, and may opt into voluntary disability insurance for income protection.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Walton County School District Employees

Employees are subject to the eligibility requirements and usage rules for paid parental leave and disability insurance.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

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Key Facts

Eligible employees receive up to 120 hours of paid parental leave (PPL) per rolling 12-month period.
PPL is available for birth, adoption, or foster placement.
Employees must have 6 months of continuous service to be eligible for PPL.
PPL runs concurrently with FMLA leave.
PPL must be used within 12 months of the qualifying life event.
Unused PPL has no cash value upon separation from employment.
A separate request must be submitted to access PPL.
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance is available to benefit-eligible employees.
Disability insurance is provided by The Standard Insurance Company and administered by the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible for paid parental leave?

You are eligible if you are a employee with at least 6 months of continuous service.

Does my paid parental leave expire?

Yes, it must be used within 12 months of the qualifying life event (birth, adoption, or foster placement).

Can I get paid for unused parental leave?

No, unused paid parental leave has no cash value.

Summary

This document outlines the leave and disability benefits available to Walton County School District employees, including paid parental leave and voluntary insurance options. It details eligibility requirements for state-mandated parental leave and the process for accessing disability coverage.

Why It Matters

Eligible school district employees can access up to 120 hours of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement, and may opt into voluntary disability insurance for income protection.

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Discoveries

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Implementation of HB 146

The district updated its leave policy to align with Georgia House Bill 146, which took effect July 1, 2021.

Georgia House Bill 146 Walton County School District

Connected Entities

organizationWalton County School District“The employer providing these benefits.”Map →

organizationState of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program“Administrator of the disability insurance program.”Map →

organizationThe Standard Insurance Company“Provider of voluntary disability insurance.”Map →

personBuzz Brockway“V.P. of Public Policy at the Georgia Center for Opportunity.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.walton.k12.ga.us

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