Relating to personal leave provided for a classroom teacher to testify at a public hearing.

SB 183 requires Texas public school districts to provide classroom teachers with at least two paid days of leave to testify at public hearings held by local, state, or federal government entities. This policy directly affects classroom teachers in Texas public schools, ensuring they can participate in civic engagement without losing personal leave days. The bill specifies that these leave days cannot be deducted from a teacher's existing personal leave balance. It applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year, as outlined in the legislation.