WV HB5020

Prohibits individuals on the state sex offender database, convicted felons of sexual assault, or persons convicted of juvenile abuse from entering public school property or attending school functions, activities, or athletic events without county superintendent permission

Applies regardless of whether the prohibited individual has children participating in school activities or events

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

Requires parent-teacher conferences involving prohibited parents or guardians to be conducted by telephone or virtual meeting rather than in person

Authorizes the State Board of Education to promulgate rules implementing these provisions