SB 247
Modifying responsibility for reimbursement of training cost of certain law-enforcement employees
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
This bill changes how West Virginia law-enforcement agencies reimburse employees for training costs. Currently, the original employing agency is responsible for covering these expenses. If an officer leaves for employment with another law-enforcement agency within West Virginia, the new agency will be responsible for reimbursing the previous agency for the training costs. This reimbursement will be spread out over a two-year period, and employees may be required to sign an agreement to repay the employer if they leave their position within a year of completing the training.
Key provisions
- The new law-enforcement agency responsible for an officer’s employment will reimburse the original agency for training costs.
- Reimbursement will be paid over a two-year period.
- Employees may be required to sign an agreement to repay the original employer if they leave within one year of completing training.
- The amount of repayment is based on the proportion of the year the employee did not remain employed.
- The bill amends §30-29-8 of the West Virginia Code.
- The definition of ‘governing board’ is referenced.
Who is affected
- West Virginia law-enforcement agencies
- Law enforcement employees
- New law enforcement agencies in West Virginia
- Governing boards of law enforcement agencies
- Municipal governments
Notable changes
- Shifts responsibility for reimbursement of training costs from the original employing agency to the new law enforcement agency.
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