HB 5020
To prohibit a convicted felons of sexual assault, or abuse of juveniles on public school property
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Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill prohibits individuals listed on the state sex offender database, convicted felons of sexual assault, or those convicted of abusing juveniles from entering West Virginia public school property or attending school-sponsored events. It mandates that parent-teacher conferences with these individuals must be held off school grounds, and allows the State Board of Education to create specific rules regarding enforcement. Violations may result in misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the number of prior offenses.
Key provisions
- Prohibits individuals on the sex offender database, convicted sexual assault felons, and juvenile abuse convicted felons from entering school property.
- Prevents these individuals from attending public school activities and events.
- Requires parent-teacher conferences to be conducted off school grounds.
- Establishes misdemeanor penalties for first offenses and felony penalties for subsequent offenses.
- Authorizes the State Board of Education to create implementing rules.
Who is affected
- Sex Offenders (as listed on the state database)
- Convicted Felons of Sexual Assault
- Individuals Convicted of Abuse of Juveniles
- Students attending public schools
- School staff and administrators
Notable changes
- Creates a specific prohibition on these individuals from school property and events.
- Mandates off-site parent-teacher conferences.
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