HB 2810
To provide requirements relating to education of students and young adults about unplannned pregnancy options
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Bill overview
This bill requires West Virginia schools to provide information to students and young adults about unplanned pregnancy options, including adoption, when discussing contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, or sexually transmitted infections. It aims to educate students about current adoption practices and available resources, aligning with the state’s belief that family and moral responsibility are primarily the roles of the home and church, with schools offering supplemental education. The West Virginia Department of Education will be responsible for incorporating these requirements into the state’s health content standards.
Key provisions
- Schools must provide information about adoption as an option when discussing related topics.
- Education must include current adoption practices and resources.
- The bill mandates inclusion in West Virginia health content standards.
- Local school boards retain the authority to decide whether to implement family life and sex education programs.
- The bill references the Safe Haven Act.
- Information about adoption resources must be provided alongside discussions on contraception, STIs, or STIs.
- The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2025.
Who is affected
- Students
- Young adults
- West Virginia public schools
- School boards
- West Virginia Department of Education
Notable changes
- Requires schools to proactively educate students about adoption as a pregnancy option.
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