Frederica Wilson (D-FL)
Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The bill facilitates parental involvement in children's educational and extracurricular activities.
- Scored +3
Would people in middle age be better off under this?
Provides work-life balance benefits for parents of school-aged children.
- Scored +3
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Specifically includes grandparents in the parental involvement leave entitlement.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Would business owners be better off under this?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill facilitates parental involvement in children's educational and extracurricular activities. Would men be better off under this? — Provides benefits that can support work-life balance for parents. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Provides work-life balance benefits for parents of school-aged children. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Provides valuable leave benefits for working parents. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Specifically includes grandparents in the parental involvement leave entitlement. Would students be better off under this? — Encourages parental presence at school-sponsored events and activities. Would women be better off under this? — Provides benefits that can support work-life balance for parents. Would business owners be better off under this? — Imposes new administrative requirements and leave entitlements on employers.
- 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
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.