This bill amends the procedure for teachers in West Virginia regarding the use of personal leave. It establishes that full-time employees are entitled to at least one and one-half days of personal leave for each month of employment, with unused leave being accumulative and transferable within the state. The bill allows employees to use five days of leave annually without specifying the cause, effective July 1, 2023. Notably, it modifies the previous restriction on using personal leave on consecutive workdays, now permitting it provided that the employee arranges for classroom coverage by a substitute at least seven days in advance. For non-consecutive days, employees must notify their principal or immediate supervisor at least 24 hours in advance, except in sudden circumstances.

Additionally, the bill establishes a personal leave bank for all school personnel, allowing employees to contribute up to two days of personal leave per school year. The leave bank is designed to assist employees with fewer than five accumulated personal leave days who are absent due to illness or accident. The bill also includes provisions for the administration to use discretion regarding the need for substitutes and outlines the financial responsibilities of the county board in case of insufficient funds for substitutes. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the leave process for teachers while ensuring that the necessary coverage and financial considerations are addressed.

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Introduced Version: 18A-4-10