This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 18A-4-10b, to the Code of West Virginia, 1931, which allows for an optional lump sum payment of accrued personal leave to full-time employees of a county school board upon their death. The bill stipulates that the payment will be made to the personal representative of the deceased employee's estate and will be calculated at the employee's usual rate of pay at the time of their death, with a maximum limit of $6,000.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the lump sum payment will not include deductions for retirement contributions and will not be factored into the final average salary computation. The payment is required to be made within one month of the request. This legislation aims to provide financial support to the families of deceased employees by ensuring they receive the benefits accrued during their employment.

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