WV HB4698

Requires West Virginia public schools to make adoption awareness materials from the Department of Human Services available to students in grades 9-12 upon request, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year

Materials must be accessible through the school and/or school counselor's office

Required content includes types of adoption available, differences between foster care and private adoption, public and private adoption resources, resources for pregnant students and parents, and information on child and human development

State Board of Education must develop written standards for the adoption awareness materials

Schools must provide written adoption information to the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis of any pregnant student enrolled at the school