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WV HB5271

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sean Hornbuckle

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

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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