Starting July 1, 2025, all Indiana employees will be able to take unpaid job-protected leave once per calendar year for each of the following types of school meetings for their child:

Attendance conferences
Case conference committee meetings to develop an individualized education plan (IEP) for a student with a disability
Employers can require that employees provide at least five days’ notice and make a reasonable effort to attend the meeting virtually, if possible. They can also limit the leave to the time needed for attendance and travel and can request documentation from either the employee or the school.

Action Item
Update your policies to reflect this new leave entitlement, or if you use our Smart Employee Handbook, accept the new policy when you receive the notification.