West Virginia HB5020 prohibits convicted felons of sexual assault or abuse of juveniles from entering school property or attending public school.

West Virginia HB5020 aims to enhance school safety by prohibiting individuals listed on the state sex offender database, convicted felons of sexual assault, or persons convicted of abuse of juveniles from entering public school property or attending public school activities and events. A first violation is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months imprisonment, while subsequent violations are felonies, punishable by one to five years imprisonment. The bill also mandates that parent-teacher conferences for these individuals be conducted via telephone or virtual meeting.

West Virginia HB5020 prohibits convicted felons of sexual assault or abuse of juveniles from entering school property or attending public school.

West Virginia HB5020 aims to enhance school safety by prohibiting individuals listed on the state sex offender database, convicted felons of sexual assault, or persons convicted of abuse of juveniles from entering public school property or attending public school activities and events. A first violation is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months imprisonment, while subsequent violations are felonies, punishable by one to five years imprisonment. The bill also mandates that parent-teacher conferences for these individuals be conducted via telephone or virtual meeting.