California Ends Teacher Paid Leave Gap With New Budget Provision

By Annie Sciacca · KFF Health News · 2026-07-28

California Ends Teacher Paid Leave Gap With New Budget Provision

According to reporting from KFF Health News, California Governor Gavin Newsom has reversed his previous stance by approving up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for public school and community college staff. This move addresses a long-standing disparity where educators often fa

According to reporting from KFF Health News, California Governor Gavin Newsom has reversed his previous stance by approving up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for public school and community college staff. This move addresses a long-standing disparity where educators often fa