The Committee on Finance proposes the following amendment (LC-3908.PH0006S):

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

(B) Eligible school district employees who experience a qualifying event are entitled to paid parental leave to the same extent available to employees of the State pursuant to Section 8-11-150.  

Amend the bill further, SECTION 1, by striking Section 8-11-151(E) and inserting:

(E) The State Board of Education shall promulgate regulations, guidance, and procedures to implement this section. 

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

(E) The State Board of Education shall promulgate regulations, guidance, and procedures to implement this section. 

Amend the bill further, by striking SECTION 3 and inserting:

SECTION 3.This act takes effect forty-five days after approval by the Governor.