This bill amends the existing provisions regarding personal leave for teachers in West Virginia, specifically focusing on the procedures for using leave. It establishes that full-time employees are entitled to a minimum of 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 modifies the current allowance for personal leave without cause, increasing it from four to five days annually, and stipulates that teachers must arrange for classroom coverage by a substitute at least seven days prior to taking leave. Additionally, it requires that notice for non-consecutive leave be given at least 24 hours in advance, except in cases of sudden circumstances.

The bill also introduces a personal leave bank system, allowing employees to contribute up to two days of personal leave per year, which can be used by those with fewer than five accumulated personal leave days due to illness or accident. The rules governing the leave bank will be established by the county board and will include limitations on the use of banked days and the conditions under which they can be transferred. Furthermore, the bill maintains provisions for a $500 bonus for classroom teachers who do not exceed four days of personal leave during the school year, ensuring that this bonus does not affect retirement calculations.

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Introduced Version: 18A-4-10