Paid Maternity Leave
In 2023, the 59th Oklahoma Legislature passed Senate Bill 1121, which supports Paid Maternity Leave to all eligible district employees starting with fiscal year 2023-24. Pursuant to 70 O.S. Section 6-104.8, the district's reimbursement will be for its employee's compensation and benefits for up to six (6) weeks of maternity leave starting immediately after the birth of the child.
The Maternity Leave Application is now open. You can access the application through Single Sign On under State Aid Management System (SAMS).
FY2025 Maternity Leave applications must be submitted by June 20, 2025. If you have an eligible employee on a full-year contract and their leave ends after June 20, 2025, this will be paid in FY2026. The last payment for FY2025 Maternity Leave will be on June 24, 2025.
