SB 843
Allowing Board of Education to prohibit individuals on sex offender registry from being on school property
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill would prevent individuals listed on West Virginia’s sex offender registry from entering public school property or attending school-sponsored activities and events. It mandates that any required parent-teacher conferences with a listed individual must occur off school grounds, typically via telephone or virtual meeting. The State Board of Education is authorized to create specific rules to implement and oversee this prohibition.
Key provisions
- Prohibits individuals on the state sex offender registry from entering school property.
- Prevents listed individuals from attending public school activities and events.
- Requires parent-teacher conferences with listed individuals to be conducted off school grounds.
- Specifies penalties for violations: a misdemeanor for the first offense and a felony for subsequent offenses.
- Authorizes the State Board of Education to develop and enforce rules related to this prohibition.
Who is affected
- Individuals listed on the state sex offender registry
- Students attending public schools
- School staff and administrators
- Parents and guardians of students
- West Virginia public schools
Notable changes
- Establishes a clear prohibition on individuals on the sex offender registry from accessing school facilities and events.
- Requires alternative communication methods (telephone or virtual) for parent-teacher conferences with listed individuals.
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