HB 5338
Health Freedom for Teachers and Students Act.
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Bill overview
This bill, the Health Freedom for Teachers and Students Act of 2026, prohibits West Virginia schools from requiring teachers and school employees to receive vaccinations or medical treatments as a condition of employment. It also prohibits students from being required to receive vaccinations or medical treatments as a condition of school enrollment. The bill establishes a Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for students and school personnel, focusing on safety, discipline, and respectful conduct within schools.
Key provisions
- Prohibits school employee vaccinations or medical treatments as a condition of employment.
- Prohibits student vaccinations or medical treatments as a condition of school enrollment.
- Establishes a Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for students and school personnel.
- Outlines rights related to school safety, discipline, and respectful conduct.
- Specifies the legislature’s finding that schools should be safe havens for learning with high standards of conduct.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Teachers
- West Virginia School Employees
- West Virginia Students
- School Administrators
- Parents
Notable changes
- Creates a prohibition on mandated immunizations and medical treatments for both teachers and students.
- Establishes a framework of rights and responsibilities for students and school personnel.
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