Public Employees - As introduced, allows up to five days' leave for any eligible employee who is a foster parent or kinship caregiver regarding appearances in court or counseling sessions related to the placement of the foster child. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50.

HB 2282 allows Tennessee state employees who are foster parents or kinship caregivers to take up to five paid workdays annually for court appearances or counseling sessions related to a foster child's placement. It directly affects full-time state employees with at least 12 months of service at eligible state entities, such as agencies listed in Tennessee Code. The bill creates a new leave category that does not count against existing sick or annual leave and aligns with federal Family and Medical Leave Act requirements. This policy change ensures caregivers can address foster care needs without using other accrued leave.