Bill > HB3176

This bill defines the workday and half workday for school service personnel and removes a provision related to licensed practical nurses. Specifically, the bill establishes that a workday for service personnel is eight hours worked with a duty-free 30-minute lunch period, and a half workday is defined as four hours worked. The legislation also eliminates a previous clause that prevented transferring or reducing the workforce of an aide to create a vacancy for a licensed practical nurse. The bill amends the existing West Virginia Code section 18A-4-8, which outlines employment terms and class titles for school service personnel. By clearly defining work hours, the bill provides more clarity for school employees about their work expectations and compensation. The removal of the provision about licensed practical nurses suggests a change in how schools can manage their staffing and personnel arrangements. These modifications aim to provide more precise guidelines for school service personnel employment and potentially offer more flexibility in staffing decisions.