HB 4960
Provide an increase in salary to WV Birth to Three contracted therapists and employees
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill proposes a 25 percent increase in payments to therapists and other professionals who are contracted to provide services through the West Virginia Birth-to-Three program. These professionals are not employed by the state government. The bill aims to provide better compensation for their work supporting early intervention services for children with developmental delays. The increase will be effective starting July 1, 2026.
Key provisions
- Increases payments to contracted therapists and professionals in the Birth-to-Three program by 25%.
- Applies to therapists and other professionals not employed by state agencies.
- Funds for the increase will come from various sources including appropriations, fund transfers, private donations, and fees.
- Establishes a dedicated ‘West Virginia Birth-to-Three Fund’ to manage these payments.
- Any remaining funds in the fund at the end of a fiscal year will remain in the fund.
- The bill references existing sections of the West Virginia Code related to early intervention services.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Birth-to-Three Program Participants
- Therapists providing services to the Birth-to-Three program
- Contracted professionals in the Birth-to-Three program
- Parents of children with developmental delays
Notable changes
- Introduces a dedicated fund for Birth-to-Three program payments.
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