Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Highlights Paid Family and Medical Leave in Legislative Interim Study

Dr. Cynthia Osborne joins Oklahoma State Senators Kristen Thompson, Jo Anna Dossett, and Julia Kirt, along with Jon Trudgeon of the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness (OPSR), following the Legislative Interim Study on Paid Family and Medical Leave at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

Oklahoma City, OK — [October 8, 2025] — The Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness (OPSR) presented a Legislative Interim Study on Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) at the Oklahoma State Capitol, featuring keynote remarks from Dr. Cynthia Osborne, Executive Director of the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at Vanderbilt University.

During the presentation, OPSR released Oklahoma’s actuarial plan for PFML, developed by Milliman, a global actuarial and consulting firm. The analysis assesses the feasibility, cost structures, and implementation options for a state-administered paid family and medical leave program. The plan provides data-driven insights into how PFML could support working families, promote infant and maternal health, and strengthen Oklahoma’s workforce participation.

“Paid Family and Medical Leave policies are proven to improve health outcomes, reduce financial hardship, and support employers through higher retention and productivity,” said Jon Trudgeon, Director of Communications for OPSR. “Oklahoma now has the evidence it needs to design a policy that benefits both families and businesses.”

Speakers at the Interim Study emphasized that PFML represents a strategic investment in early childhood well-being, workforce stability, and family economic security. The actuarial report offers Oklahoma lawmakers cost models and best practices from other states to guide potential policy development.

Click here to download and view the Actuarial Analysis for a Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program in Oklahoma.