To the extent that such accruals would be paid to an employee at the time of their separation from the state, it would result in a future additional cost that cannot be determined. The impact to any one agency is expected to be minimal. It is anticipated that the Department of Children and Families will be able to compile a list of eligible employees and certify their participation to relevant state agencies within its anticipated budgetary resources. Unionized employees can participate if their collective bargaining representative makes an agreement with the state. Under the bill, a calendar year begins September 1 st .
Eligible employees receive one week's vacation for each they provide such care.
The vacation is based on the employee's normal work schedule. DCF must maintain a list of employees who are eligible for the extra vacation and must certify that they have completed a full year as foster parents to each employee's agency. Presumably, this means one month after someone has been employed and provided foster care for a year. It is not clear what these expected time commitments are. OPM must approve any decision to grant time off and its decisions may not be appealed.