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WV HB4105
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elias Coop-Gonzalez
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Adoption Education Act" requiring West Virginia educational institutions under the State Board of Education or public university boards to provide information about adoption practices and resources whenever contraception is discussed or dispensed, or when STIs are discussed or tested for
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Requires family life and sex education programs, if adopted by local school boards, to include instruction on available adoption resources, current U.S. adoption practices, and information about the Safe Haven Act
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Affirms legislative policy that primary responsibility for family life and sex education rests with the home and church, with schools serving a complementary role and local school boards making decisions about program implementation
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Directs the West Virginia Department of Education superintendent to incorporate these requirements into state health content standards
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Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
To provide requirements relating to education of students and young adults about unplannned pregnancy options
Education (K12)
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources
1/14/2026