WV HB2819

Imposes a $500 fine on county or state boards of education for each incident of providing misinformation to parents or individuals through any communication method, including letters, emails, text messages, social media, or verbal communication

Targets misinformation specifically related to homeschooling, including incorrect guidance on filing Notices of Intent, misrepresentation of required information, misleading claims about homeschool diploma validity, sports eligibility, and access to public school programs

Requires non-mandatory questions on Notice of Intent forms to include bold disclaimers stating the information is not legally required

Establishes a $5,000 fine plus $100 per day for misinformation posted on official board websites or social media platforms, with fines split between the West Virginia Home Educators Association and Christian Home Educators of West Virginia

Requires boards to reimburse HOPE Scholarship families the full scholarship amount lost due to improperly or untimely filed paperwork, with funds deposited into accounts held by the State Treasurer