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AB 65

School and community college employees: paid disability and parental leave.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and 8 co-sponsors

AB 65 mandates California school and community college employers provide paid disability and parental leave to employees, shifting wage costs during leave periods.

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Bill Summary · AB 65

Legislative bill overview

AB 65 expands paid leave benefits for school and community college employees by establishing paid disability leave and paid parental leave programs. The bill requires these institutions to provide wage replacement during qualifying leave periods for eligible employees.

Why is this important

This legislation affects hundreds of thousands of California public education workers and impacts school district budgets significantly. It addresses gaps in existing leave protections and aligns education sector benefits with private sector standards, potentially affecting hiring, retention, and operational costs for California's K-12 and community college systems.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: School districts and community colleges must absorb costs for paid leave programs during periods when employees are absent, potentially straining already tight education budgets
  • Implementation complexity: Requires new administrative infrastructure to manage eligibility determination, wage calculations, and coordination with existing leave policies across diverse districts
  • Scope of coverage: Questions about which employees qualify (full-time vs. part-time), benefit duration, wage replacement percentages, and whether costs are state-funded or locally absorbed

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

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