WV HB2071

Allows parents, custodians, or guardians to exempt their children from any instruction related to sexual orientation and gender identity by submitting a written objection to the school

Requires public schools to provide advance written notification to parents before any sexual orientation or gender identity instruction, including a list of curriculum materials to be used

Prohibits school employees from knowingly providing false or misleading information to parents about a student's gender identity or intention to transition to a different gender

Mandates that school employees report any student requests for gender-affirming accommodations (such as using different names or pronouns) to school administrators, who must then notify the student's parent, custodian, or guardian

Allows parents to bring civil lawsuits against schools for violations, with courts authorized to award compensatory damages, injunctive relief, court costs, and attorney fees; the Attorney General may also enforce compliance