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What This Bill Does
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.
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 It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Walton County School District Employees
Employees are subject to the eligibility requirements and usage rules for paid parental leave and disability insurance.
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.
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- 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.
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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.
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