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 a 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, and introduces a requirement for teachers to arrange for classroom coverage by a substitute at least seven days prior to taking leave. Additionally, it modifies the notice requirements for non-consecutive leave days, allowing for a 24-hour notice except in sudden circumstances.

The bill also outlines the establishment of personal leave banks by county boards, where employees can contribute up to two days of personal leave per year. The use of leave bank days is restricted to active employees with fewer than five accumulated personal leave days who are absent due to illness or accident. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the administration's discretion regarding the need for substitutes and stipulates that if funds are insufficient to cover the cost of substitutes, the remainder will be paid from the next fiscal year's budget. Lastly, it maintains a bonus system for classroom teachers who do not utilize more than four days of personal leave during the school year.

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Introduced Version: 18A-4-10