Senate Bill One, which would provide worker's compensation for K-12 educators injured on the job, passed the Finance and Taxation Education Committee and is now heading to the full Senate. The bill aims to address the current situation where educators must file injuries within 24 hours, often using sick leave and personal time off, and covering expenses until reimbursement, which is not always guaranteed. Supporters argue the benefit could improve recruitment and retention in the education sector and provide much-needed protection for educators who face various on-the-job risks.
Senate Bill One passed the Finance and Taxation Education Committee Wednesday. It’s now heading to the full Senate for consideration.
AEA’s Government Relations Manager says she hopes this is the year teachers can get the injury protection. Dr. Allison King says this new benefit could help with recruitment and retention in the education sector, but more importantly, it fills a need.
EDUCATION LEGISLATION WORKERS COMPENSATION HEALTH AND SAFETY SENAT BILL ONE
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