This law amends the school code so that sick leave can be interpreted to mean birth, adoption, placement for adoption, or acceptance of a child in need of foster care. Certain teachers and employees can use up to 30 days of paid sick leave because of a the birth of a child that is not dependent on recovering from childbirth. Additionally, paid sick leave because of the birth of a child may be used without medical certification for up to 30 school days anytime within the 12-month period after the birth of the child. Paid sick leave for the adoption or placement for adoption may require the employee to provide evidence of a formal adoption process being underway, and this paid sick leave is limited to 30 days unless a longer leave has been negotiated.
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