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HB5271Introduced in the House of Delegates

Granting full time employees of county boards of education three months of paid leave following the birth of a child

IntroducedHouse Education

Introduced by Sean Hornbuckle, District 25

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to grant full-time employees of county boards of education three months of paid leave, following the birth of a child, or the placement of a child in the home through adoption or foster care. The bill provides that the leave is in addition to any other leave available to the employee.

Where it stands

To House Education

February 5, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Education then Finance

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Education

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