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WV HB4844

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dana Ferrell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Personal leave without cause may now be used on consecutive work days if the employee provides 14 days advance notice, removing the previous requirement for principal or supervisor approval for consecutive days
  • Teachers must arrange for classroom coverage by a substitute at least seven days prior to taking personal leave without cause
  • Removes the provision allowing principals or supervisors to deny leave when 15% of employees or three employees (whichever is greater) have already requested the same day off
  • Employees in West Virginia are entitled to five days of personal leave annually without stating a cause (effective July 1, 2023)
  • Non-consecutive personal leave days still require 24 hours advance notice to the principal or immediate supervisor

Legislative Description

Modify the procedure for teachers when using leave

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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