California governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a six-month paid parental leave for parents who have welcomed a newborn or an adopted child.
This would be a substantial upgrade to the state's current six-week policy, and would also make it the most generous paid parental leave in the country.
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During this time, the parents would receive 70% of their salary. The new bill would also include job security for the parents who choose to take the leave.
Some people took to Twitter to express their thoughts.
They hope that other states will follow California's example and introduce their own paid parental leave policies.
Studies have shown that parental leave increases the health of newborns, encourages breastfeeding, and has a positive impact on the mental health of parents.
In Canada, parents can choose between a 12-month or 18-month paid parental leave.
The United States is one of only two countries in the world that does not require parental leave.
If passed, this parental leave policy could set a precedent for the country and it's possible that other states could follow suit.
