Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1546952
When does the leave go into effect? Jan. 1, 2027 How much leave can be taken? Up to 14 weeks Who does this leave apply to? Certificated and classified employees at public school employers and academic and classified employees at community college districts Will PPL be deducted from sick leave? No, this is separate from sick leave. What does this leave cover? PPL covers periods when an employee is unable to work because they are experiencing or recovering from preg- nancy, miscarriage, childbirth, termination of pregnancy or related medical conditions. The leave may begin before childbirth and continue afterward, as long as the employee is actually disabled by one of these conditions. If I am the non-birthing parent, can I take this leave? No. Paid Pregnancy Leave is available only to employees who are disabled as outlined above. It does not provide leave for baby bonding. Is this separate from maternity/paternity leave? Yes, PPL is a separate benefit for an employee disabled due to pregnancy, miscarriage, childbirth, termination of pregnancy or related medical conditions. If an employee is eligible for both types of leave, PPL may be taken for the period of pregnancy-related disability, and parental or baby-bonding leave may be available separately under a collective bargaining agreement or other applicable law. What if I am a part-time employee? Part-time certificated employees are also eligible for PPL. The amount of pay received during the leave depends on the work schedule. Full PPL Q&A available online at: cta.org/pregnancy-leave Q&A Paid Pregnancy Leave (PPL) FALL 2024: Statewide campaign continues, as our union gathers more than 20,000 signatures calling on lawmakers to support PPL and highlighting some of the thousands of personal stories shared by educators. NOVEMBER 2024: Thousands of members attend virtual town hall meeting discussing next steps of the fight for PPL. DECEMBER 2024: Aguiar-Curry introduces CTA-sponsored AB 65, essentially the same bill as AB 2901. MARCH 2025: Our union holds a press conference inside the State Capitol on AB 65. Erika Jones with her newborn in 2023. 37 F A L L 2 0 26