HB 5669
Prohibiting the home schooling of children in certain circumstances
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Bill overview
This bill, named Raylee’s Law, temporarily restricts parents or guardians involved in a child abuse or neglect investigation from withdrawing their children from school or providing them with home instruction. The restriction is in place during the investigation and ends when the investigation is closed or dismissed by a court. The goal is to ensure the child’s safety and well-being during a sensitive time.
Key provisions
- Prohibits parents or guardians under investigation for child abuse or neglect from withdrawing children from school.
- Prevents parents or guardians under investigation from providing home instruction to their children.
- The restriction applies only during the active child abuse or neglect investigation.
- The restriction ends when the investigation is closed or dismissed by a court.
- Requires the Department of Human Services to notify the child’s school and the custodial parent or guardian of the restriction.
- Establishes a legal framework to protect children during investigations of abuse or neglect.
Who is affected
- Children involved in child abuse or neglect investigations
- Custodial parents or guardians involved in child abuse or neglect investigations
- Public schools, public charter schools, and private schools
- The Department of Human Services
- Families in West Virginia
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