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WV SB843

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Clements

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits individuals listed on West Virginia's sex offender database from entering school property, attending public school functions, or participating in school or athletic events without permission from the county superintendent

  • First violation constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months imprisonment; second or subsequent violations are felonies punishable by one to five years imprisonment

  • Requires parent-teacher conferences involving parents or guardians on the sex offender database to be conducted by telephone or virtual meeting rather than in person

  • Authorizes the State Board of Education to promulgate rules to implement these restrictions

Legislative Description

Allowing Board of Education to prohibit individuals on sex offender registry from being on school property

Public Safety

Last Action

To Judiciary

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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