The Senate concurred in the House amendments to complete action on a bill Friday that will amend existing regulations concerning the number of days retired educators can work without facing reductions in their retirement benefits.
Under current regulations, retired teachers are only permitted to work 140 days as a critical needs substitute teacher unless the job is posted for the full school year.
Senate Bill 282 changes that to allow retired teachers to work the full school year provided the job is posted at the beginning and middle of the school year.
The bill recognizes the pressing need for qualified educators in West Virginia, where many schools are grappling with vacancies. By permitting retired teachers to work more than the established limit without penalty, the legislation aims to bolster the teaching workforce and ensure that students receive the quality education they deserve.
The legislation now heads to the Governor’s desk to await his signature.
The Senate is adjourned until Monday, April 7, at 11 a.m.
Morning Meetings for Monday, April 7:
Gov. Org. at 9:30 a.m. in 208W
Education at 9:30 a.m. in 451M
