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WV HB5511
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Toney
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AI Summary
- Full-time county school board employees who die while actively employed may have their accrued, unused personal leave paid out to their estate's personal representative
- Lump sum payments are capped at $6,000, calculated at the employee's rate of pay at time of death
- Payment must be made within one month of the request by the estate representative
- The lump sum is excluded from retirement contribution deductions and final average salary calculations
- Amends West Virginia Code by adding new section §18A-4-10b under Article 4 (Salaries, Wages and Other Benefits)
Legislative Description
To allow money to be paid to county board of education employees’ estates for accrued and unused leave if they pass away before retirement
Education (K12)
Last Action
To Finance
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance3/9/2026
Education3/5/2026
Finance2/19/2026
Energy and Public Works2/13/2026
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