"Starting October 1, 2025, ... Public Act 25-174 extends ... the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act (CT FMLA) and Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave (CT Paid Leave) to [certain] employees of 'public school operators' ... The new law affects a broad range of school personnel, including custodians, paraprofessionals, cafeteria staff, administrative personnel, and anyone else whose position does not require professional certification.... [T]hese changes do not impact certified school personnel, who will not be eligible for CT FMLA or CT Paid Leave unless their union has collectively bargained with their employer to participate in such programs."  MORE >>