West Virginia HB4105 mandates education on unplanned pregnancy options, including adoption, in schools.

West Virginia HB4105 establishes the Adoption Education Act, requiring educational institutions to provide information on current adoption practices and resources whenever contraception is discussed or dispensed. The bill emphasizes the importance of family life and sex education, including moral responsibility, and mandates that schools complement and supplement these standards. The superintendent of the West Virginia Department of Education must ensure these requirements are included in the state's health content standards. The legislation will take effect on July 1, 2026.

West Virginia HB4105 mandates education on unplanned pregnancy options, including adoption, in schools.

West Virginia HB4105 establishes the Adoption Education Act, requiring educational institutions to provide information on current adoption practices and resources whenever contraception is discussed or dispensed. The bill emphasizes the importance of family life and sex education, including moral responsibility, and mandates that schools complement and supplement these standards. The superintendent of the West Virginia Department of Education must ensure these requirements are included in the state's health content standards. The legislation will take effect on July 1, 2026.