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WV SB972
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Amy Nichole Grady
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AI Summary
- Establishes "Raylee's Law" to protect children during active abuse or neglect investigations by restricting changes to their educational placement
- Prohibits alleged perpetrators (custodial parents, guardians, or caregivers) from withdrawing a child from public, charter, or private school to begin home instruction during a pending investigation
- Prevents alleged perpetrators from assuming or resuming responsibility as the primary home instruction provider while under investigation
- Restrictions terminate automatically when the Department of Human Services closes the investigation as unfounded or a court orders otherwise
- Requires the Department of Human Services to provide written notice of the temporary restriction to the child's school and custodial parent or guardian upon initiating an investigation
Legislative Description
Relating to education placements during child abuse and neglect investigations
Human Services
Last Action
Motion to table previous motion adopted (Roll No. 270)
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Resources2/17/2026
Full Bill Text
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