This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to address the employment limitations of retired teachers, specifically regarding the maximum number of days they can work without affecting their retirement benefits. The legislation establishes that the Consolidated Public Retirement Board cannot set a maximum employment limit for retired teachers that is less than 140 days. Additionally, it introduces a provision allowing retired teachers to work beyond the 140-day limit without a reduction in their retirement benefits if there are teaching vacancies and a need for teachers.

The bill aims to clarify the calculation of days worked for retired substitute teachers by requiring that the total number of hours worked be divided by the standard number of hours a full-time teacher works per day. This change seeks to ensure consistency in how county boards calculate the maximum number of days for retired teachers and to provide flexibility in addressing teacher shortages while protecting the retirement benefits of those who choose to return to work.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-7A-38