DPS has OPTED out completely for employee and employer taxes. You would need to contact FAMLI through the State to enroll in this plan as a self employed business.  

https://famli.colorado.gov/news-article/opting-in-to-famli-what-employees-of-opted-out-local-governments-and-self-employed 

Visit https://famli.colorado.gov/individuals-and-families to learn more about situations covered under FAMLI.

In 2020, Colorado voters approved Proposition 118 for a state-run Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. This FAMLI programs ensure all Colorado workers have access to paid leave in order to care for themselves or their family during life circumstances. FAMLI will start providing benefits to employees beginning January 1, 2024.

FAMLI offers paid leave benefits to eligible employees to support and protect loved ones during challenging life events. This coverage is available for most DPS employees beginning Jan 1, 2024. DPS is proud to offer access to this additional benefit to our team members to covered circumstances such as: 

• Caring for a new child (adoption and foster care included);
• Caring for yourself during serious health conditions;
• Caring for a family member with a serious health condition;
• Making arrangements for a family member’s military deployment;
• Addressing safety and other needs during family crisis’ such as domestic violence or assault

**If you decide to take the FAMLI leave option, you will not receive pay from Denver Public Schools. You will be place on a UNPAID leave in our True Pay system.  If you are paid through DPS, you would owe any days paid back to DPS.