Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Research Summary: Paid Parental Leave |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) |
| Source: |
National Council on Teacher Quality. 2026. |
| Availability: |
National Council on Teacher Quality. 1420 New York Avenue NW Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005. Tel: 202-393-0020; Fax: 202-393-0095; Web site: http://www.nctq.org |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
14 |
| Publication Date: |
2026 |
| Document Type: |
Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: |
Leaves of Absence, Labor Legislation, Federal Legislation, Program Effectiveness, Program Implementation, Child Care, Mental Health, Physical Health, Infants, Nutrition, Child Development, Labor Force, Labor Turnover, Parents, Foster Care, Public Support |
| Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: |
Family and Medical Leave Act 1993 |
| Abstract: |
In the absence of a federal requirement for paid parental leave, it falls to individual states to decide whether to design and implement such programs. This research summary examines the evidence on the effectiveness and impact of paid parental leave policies. While other terms--such as "paid family leave," "paid maternity leave," and "paid paternity leave"--are often used to highlight specific circumstances or clarify who is eligible, this summary uses the term "paid parental leave" inclusively to encompass all types of parents who may require time away from work to care for their growing families. |
| Abstractor: |
ERIC |
| Entry Date: |
2026 |
| Accession Number: |
ED680400 |
| Database: |
ERIC |
