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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.

In 2026, the 62nd Oklahoma Legislature passed House Bill 3467 which added Adoption of children under four (4) years of age, to all eligible district employees starting with the fiscal year 2026-27. Also, Senate Bill 1204 was passed allowing 3 days of paid Bereavement leave following the death of a teacher’s or employee’s spouse or child.  

The Maternity Leave Application can be accessed through Single Sign On (SSO) under State Aid Management System (SAMS). 

Last Modified on Jul 31, 2026
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