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WV HB5271
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sean Hornbuckle
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AI Summary
- Full-time county board of education employees would receive three months of paid leave following the birth of a child or placement of a child through adoption or foster care
- The paid parental leave applies to both male and female employees
- The three months of paid leave would be in addition to any other leave the employee is entitled to, including accumulated personal leave
- Amends West Virginia Code §18A-4-10 governing personal leave for county board of education employees
- Introduced February 5, 2026, and referred to the House Education and Finance Committees
Legislative Description
Granting full time employees of county boards of education three months of paid leave following the birth of a child
Education (K12)
Last Action
To House Education
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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