HB 4467
Relating to maternity leave for school employees
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Bill overview
This bill allows pregnant women and mothers of newborn children who are employees of West Virginia public schools to use the sick leave bank for maternity leave. It prohibits county policies from restricting this use of the leave bank. The bill also clarifies rules regarding personal leave accrual, usage, and reimbursement for unearned leave, and establishes a process for teachers to receive a bonus for using personal leave.
Key provisions
- Pregnant women and mothers of newborn children can utilize the sick leave bank for maternity leave.
- County policies cannot prohibit the use of the sick leave bank for maternity leave.
- Employees can contribute up to two days of personal leave per school year to a leave bank.
- The leave bank is governed by a county board rule with specific limitations on usage.
- Employees must reimburse the board for unearned personal leave days.
- A bonus of $500 is provided to classroom teachers who have not used more than four days of personal leave.
- The county board may establish rules for reporting absences and making salary adjustments.
- The administration may use discretion regarding substitute teachers for absences.
Who is affected
- Pregnant women
- Mothers of newborn children
- West Virginia public school employees
- County school boards
- Classroom teachers
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