This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to allow pregnant women and mothers of newborn children who are employees of public school systems to utilize the sick leave bank for maternity leave. Specifically, it adds a new provision stating that these employees may access the sick leave bank for this purpose, and it prohibits any county policy from preventing such utilization.

The bill also maintains existing provisions regarding personal leave for illness and other causes, including the accumulation and transfer of personal leave days, and the establishment of personal leave banks by county boards. The new language inserted into the law ensures that the rights of pregnant employees and new mothers are explicitly recognized, thereby enhancing their access to necessary leave during a critical time.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18A-4-10