Bill · H.R. 10200· House(119-HR-10200)
Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act
- Introduced
- 8/31/2026
- Last activity
- 8/31/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Frederica Wilson
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act seeks to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5 of the United States Code. This bill would allow eligible employees to take additional leave to participate in or attend school conferences or activities. These activities must be sponsored by a school or community organization and attended by the employee's son, daughter, or grandchild. The leave is subject to specific time limits per 30-day and 12-month period. Additionally, the bill establishes rules for how this leave can be taken and how it relates to existing paid leave.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill facilitates parental involvement in children's educational and extracurricular activities.
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+3
Provides work-life balance benefits for parents of school-aged children.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
Specifically includes grandparents in the parental involvement leave entitlement.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
Imposes new administrative requirements and leave entitlements on employers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased involvement in children's activities: Eligible employees can take leave to attend school conferences or activities sponsored by schools or community organizations, such as scouting or sports, relating to their children or grandchildren (Section 2(a)(6)(A)).
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Flexibility in scheduling: The leave can be taken intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule (Section 2(b)).
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Protection of existing leave through substitution options: Employees may elect to substitute accrued paid vacation, personal, or family leave for this parental involvement leave (Section 2(c)).
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Specific inclusion of grandchildren: The bill explicitly defines "grandchild" as a son or daughter of an employee's son or daughter, allowing grandparents to participate in these activities (Section 2(f) and Section 3(f)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limits on total leave time: An employee's leave for these purposes is limited to no more than 8 hours during any 30-day period and no more than 48 hours during any 12-month period (Section 2(a)(6)(B)(i)).
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Notice requirements: Employees must provide their employer with at least 7 days' notice, or as much notice as is practicable, before taking the leave (Section 2(d)).
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Potential employer requirements for proof: Employers may require that a request for leave be supported by a certification (Section 2(e)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Men+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Students+3Good For Women+3Good For Business Owners-2
- 8/31/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
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