Subcommittee adopts amendment expanding paid parental leave eligibility, adds stillbirth coverage A subcommittee adopted an amendment to S 11 to broaden paid parental leave eligibility (including certain temporary higher-education employees), add stillbirth language, and allow up to 12 weeks of leave in some cases; the amendment and the bill were reported favorably by 4–0 votes.

A crucial amendment to expand paid parental leave in South Carolina could transform the workplace for over 4,700 state employees, including provisions for stillbirth support and extended leave for teachers.

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