The bill amends the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section, 18A-4-10b, which provides for an optional lump sum payment of accrued personal leave to full-time employees of a county school board upon their death. This payment will be made to the personal representative of the deceased employee's estate and will be calculated at the employee's usual rate of pay at the time of their employment termination. However, the total lump sum payment is capped at $6,000.

Additionally, the bill specifies that these lump sum payments will not include deductions for retirement contributions and will not be factored into the final average salary computation. It also establishes a timeframe for payment, stating that the lump sum must be disbursed within one month after a request is made.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18A-4-10b
Committee Substitute: 18A-4-10b