HB 5000
Prohibit the use of school resources in election advocacy efforts and prohibit school employees from political activity during their work hours or on behalf of the school administration
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill prohibits the use of school resources for election advocacy and restricts political activity by school employees. Specifically, it prevents schools from using their resources to support or oppose candidates and prohibits teachers and other school staff from engaging in political activities during work hours or on behalf of the school administration, except when teaching government classes. The bill aims to maintain neutrality in schools.
Key provisions
- Prohibits school resources from being used for election advocacy efforts.
- Restricts school employees from engaging in political activity during work hours.
- Exempts government education classes as an exception to the restriction on political activity.
- Prevents contributions to political parties or candidates from school employees.
- Outlaws the solicitation of political contributions from state government employees.
- Requires approval for election materials placed in roadside receptacles.
- Addresses the placement of election materials in roadside receptacles.
- Defines a misdemeanor penalty for violations of the bill.
Who is affected
- Public schools and school districts
- School employees (teachers, administrators, staff)
- Students
- Political campaigns and parties
- State government employees
Notable changes
- Adds specific prohibitions regarding the use of school resources for election advocacy.
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Primary sponsor
Kump
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