Teachers in Kentucky could gain new options for using their unused sick leave under proposed legislation.
Senate Bill 124 would allow school districts to create a buy-back program, giving teachers the option to cash in unused sick leave each year at 30% of their daily pay rate.
Matt Nunn sponsors the bill and addressed the issue on the Senate floor.
Under the proposal, teachers and other school district employees would still need to keep at least 15 sick days available in case of a medical emergency.
Lawmakers also added a provision that would let teachers and staff use sick days for religious holidays not included on the school calendar.
Senate Bill 124 passed the full Senate and now moves to the Kentucky House of Representatives for consideration.
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