HB 5644
To establish provisions regarding student immigration status and nationality in WV public educational institutions
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires West Virginia public schools, including elementary and secondary schools and higher education institutions, to record the immigration status and nationality of all enrolled students. It also mandates that these institutions publish aggregated demographic data on student immigration status and nationality annually and report it to the State Department of Education for public release. The bill defines key terms related to immigration status and nationality.
Key provisions
- Requires all West Virginia public schools to record student immigration status and nationality.
- Mandates the publication of aggregated student demographic data, including immigration status and nationality, annually.
- Directs the State Department of Education to publish this data on its website.
- Defines key terms related to immigration status, such as ‘Accredited institution of higher education,’ ‘Immigration status,’ and ‘Public school district.’
- Includes specific categories of immigration status: citizens, permanent residents, non-immigrants, illegal aliens, refugees, and asylees.
- Requires institutions to report data to the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
- Establishes a new article in the West Virginia Code addressing student immigration status and nationality.
- Specifies that data reporting should be aggregated to protect student privacy.
Who is affected
- West Virginia public school districts
- Accredited institutions of higher education in West Virginia
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