An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for student-related injury leave.

Summary

The bill adds a new section to Pennsylvania’s Public School Code that requires school governing bodies to grant paid leave when an employee is injured by a student, a parent, or a guardian while performing duties authorized by policy. The leave can last up to one year, with full salary, benefits, and retirement credit, and does not require the employee to use accrued sick or other paid leave. It also clarifies that workers’ compensation payments must be turned over to the school and that the provision does not override collective bargaining agreements.

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