Senate Bill 24-25-18
| Bill ID: | 24-25-18 |
| Name: | Resolution to Support Inclusive and Caring Bereavement Leave for Faculty and Staff |
| Proposed: | 10/10/2024 |
| Proposal: | This is a non-binding resolution to call upon the University System of Maryland (USM) and the State of Maryland to better care for members of the University community experiencing bereavement and to be more inclusive of diverse bereavement needs in bereavement leave policies. The resolution urges USM and the state to extend bereavement leave duration and broaden the definition of "close relative" to recognize diverse familial relationships. |
| Active? | Yes |
Status
| Status: | Complete |
| Reviewer: | Senate |
| Received: | 2024-10-10 |
| Decision Date: | 2024-10-10 |
| Decision: | Senate votes in favor of adopting the resolution to support inclusive and caring bereavement leave for faculty and staff. |
| Next Step: | The resolution is shared with the Office of the President. There is no further action needed. |