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WV HB5005
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joe Ellington
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AI Summary
- Caps damages at $250,000 for lawsuits against county boards of education, public charter schools, or their employees related to video/audio monitoring requirements in special education classrooms
- Requires plaintiffs to prove by "clear and convincing evidence" that the board or school was deliberately indifferent to known or reported abuse to exceed the damage cap
- Creates a rebuttable presumption of good faith for districts that comply with mandatory reporting requirements and investigatory actions under the existing classroom camera law
- Amends existing West Virginia law (§18-20-11) that mandates video cameras in self-contained special education classrooms and audio recording devices in attached restrooms
Legislative Description
Providing liability protection for video cameras in certain classrooms.
Education (K12)
Last Action
To House Public Education
2/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Education2/2/2026
Education1/30/2026
Full Bill Text
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