Signed by Governor Patrick Morrisey

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendents and pass a bill that prohibits sexual orientation instruction in K-12 schools in West Virginia.

Highlights:

• Prohibits sexual orientation instruction in K-12 schools in West Virginia (Article 5).

• Repeals and restricts public school instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity (Article 5).

• Prohibits schools from providing false information about a student’s gender identity or transition to a parent and/or guardian (Article 5).

• Requires and mandates that schools inform parents if a student requests accommodations affirming a gender identity different from their biological sex, such as using different names or pronouns (Article 5).

• Establishes procedures for complaints, potential disciplinary actions for violations, and requires the state Board of Education to create rules for implementation, with the attorney general having enforcement power (Article 5).

• Specifies that certain exceptions exist, such as answering student questions or referencing these topics in historical or disciplinary contexts (Article 5).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Article 5).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits sexual orientation instruction in K-12 schools in West Virginia.

Highlights:

• Prohibits sexual orientation instruction in K-12 schools in West Virginia (Article 5).

• Repeals and restricts public school instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity (Article 5).

• Prohibits schools from providing false information about a student’s gender identity or transition to a parent and/or guardian (Article 5).

• Requires and mandates that schools inform parents if a student requests accommodations affirming a gender identity different from their biological sex, such as using different names or pronouns (Article 5).

• Establishes procedures for complaints, potential disciplinary actions for violations, and requires the state Board of Education to create rules for implementation, with the attorney general having enforcement power (Article 5).

• Specifies that certain exceptions exist, such as answering student questions or referencing these topics in historical or disciplinary contexts (Article 5).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Article 5).

Full Bill Text