HR 5222
ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:11 PM
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to specifically include paraprofessionals and education support staff (ESPs) – such as classroom aides, custodians, and food service workers – as eligible for job-protected, unpaid leave for qualifying family and medical reasons. It adjusts the hours worked requirement for FMLA eligibility to consider the typical workload of these employees, and establishes a process for employers to track and report expected hours. The bill also clarifies how leave time will be calculated for ESPs under the FMLA.
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