The Committee on Ways and Means proposes the following amendment (LC-3908.PH0005H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 8-11-151(A)(2) and (3) and inserting:

(2) "Eligible school district employee" means an employee defined by the Department of Education using the Professional Certified Staff system or any full-time equivalent position categorized as classified staff.

(3) "Paid parental leave", for the purpose of duration and percentage of base pay covered, has the same meaning as Section 8-11-150(3) for eligible school district employees.

Amend the bill further, SECTION 2, by striking Section 8-11-156(A)(2) and (3) and inserting:

(2) "Eligible school district employee" means an employee defined by the Department of Education using the Professional Certified Staff system or any full-time equivalent position categorized as classified staff.

(3) "Paid parental leave", for the purpose of duration and percentage of base pay covered, has the same meaning as Section 8-11-155(3) for eligible school district employees.