The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois will provide nursing mothers with a reasonable paid break time to express milk from their infant children for up to one year following the child’s birth. Nursing mothers will be provided with a space, other than a restroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from co-workers and the public.

Expressed milk can be stored in a personal cooler.

Nursing time should, if possible, be taken concurrently with any other break time already provided.

Nursing mothers are encouraged to discuss the length and frequency of these breaks with the pastor, principal, supervisor or agency director.

No provision of this policy applies, or will be enforced, if it conflicts with or is superseded by any requirement or prohibition contained in a federal, state, or local law, or regulation.