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WV HB5271
WV HB5271Granting full time employees of county boards of education three months of paid leave following the birth of a child
summary
Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to grant full-time employees of county boards of education three months of paid leave, following the birth of a child, or the placement of a child in the home through adoption or foster care. The bill provides that the leave is in addition to any other leave available to the employee.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law to grant regular full-time employees of county boards of education, regardless of gender, three months of paid leave following the birth of a child or the placement of a child in their home through adoption or foster care, and this leave is in addition to any other leave benefits they may already have.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To House Education (on 02/05/2026)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Family Issues
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5271&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill | 02/05/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - Education, WV Department of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=954673991 | 02/16/2026 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5271%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5271 | 02/05/2026 |
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