SB 241
Allowing Board of Education to prohibit individuals on sex offender registry from being on school property
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill would restrict individuals listed on West Virginia’s sex offender registry from entering public school property or attending school-related events. It mandates that any required parent-teacher conferences with these individuals must be conducted off school grounds. The State Board of Education is authorized to create specific rules to implement and oversee this policy.
Key provisions
- Prohibits individuals on the state sex offender registry from entering school property.
- Prevents individuals on the registry from attending public school functions or events.
- Requires parent-teacher conferences with individuals on the registry to be held off school grounds.
- Establishes misdemeanor penalties for a first violation and felony penalties for subsequent violations.
- Authorizes the State Board of Education to develop and implement rules related to the bill’s provisions.
Who is affected
- Individuals listed on the state sex offender registry
- Students attending public schools
- School staff and administrators
- Parents and guardians of students
- West Virginia public schools
Notable changes
- Creates a specific prohibition on individuals on the sex offender registry from accessing school facilities and events.
- Mandates off-site meetings for parent-teacher conferences involving individuals on the registry.
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