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A 4019

Allows attendance at individualized education program (IEP) meetings to be covered under paid family leave

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rebecca Seawright and 1 co-sponsor

Expands NY Paid Family Leave to cover time attending a child's IEP meetings, helping eligible workers attend planning sessions without losing pay or job security.

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Bill Summary · A 4019

Summary of New York Assembly Bill A-4019

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 4019
  • Title: Allows attendance at individualized education program (IEP) meetings to be covered under paid family leave
  • Status: Referred to Labor
  • Introduced: January 30, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Jo Anne Simon
  • Cosponsor: Rebecca Seawright
  • Related Bills: A 7831 (prior-session)

Purpose and intent

A-4019 would expand the purposes for which paid family leave (PFL) can be used by qualifying employees. Specifically, it would allow time spent attending an individualized education program (IEP) meeting for a child to be covered under paid family leave. This change aims to support families who need to participate in IEP planning and related discussions without sacrificing wage replacement or job security, by making IEP attendance an eligible reason for PFL usage.

Key provisions (as implied by the bill’s title and purpose)

  • Adds attendance at IEP meetings to the list of activities or circumstances eligible for paid family leave benefits.
  • Applies to employees who are eligible for the state’s paid family leave program (details on eligibility, duration, and wage replacement are not provided in the summary).
  • Keeps the focus on the employee's family relationship (e.g., a parent or guardian) who would be attending the child’s IEP meeting.

Note: Specifics such as the duration of leave, documentation requirements, wage replacement rates, and any sunset or phase-in provisions are not provided in the available materials.

Who would be affected

  • Employees who are eligible for paid family leave and who need to attend their child’s IEP meetings.
  • Employers subject to the state’s paid family leave requirements, who would need to recognize IEP attendance as a paid leave use.
  • Families of children who rely on IEPs for special education planning and services.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Currently referred to the Labor Committee.
  • Actions: The bill was introduced and assigned to the Labor Committee on January 30, 2025. Legislative actions listed show the same referral date, indicating it is at an early stage of consideration.
  • Path forward (typical): If advanced, it would go through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Assembly, and then coordinate with the Senate for consideration and potential enactment.

Related considerations

  • Related bill A 7831 from a prior session may have addressed similar topics or provided a basis for legislative discussion on PFL expansion.
  • The fiscal impact, implementation details (e.g., documentation, verification), and any interplay with existing benefits are not specified in the available information.

Bottom line

A-4019 proposes a targeted expansion of paid family leave to cover attendance at a child’s IEP meetings. It is in the early stages of the legislative process, having been referred to the Labor Committee, with primary sponsorship by Jo Anne Simon and a cosponsor by Rebecca Seawright. Further text and committee action would clarify specifics such as eligibility, duration, and any administrative requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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